Welding at Ferris State University
If you are interested in studying Welding, take a look at what Ferris State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ferris State University is in Big Rapids, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 51 welding degrees were granted at Ferris State University.
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Online Class Availability at Ferris State University
Distance learning is available at Ferris State University. Of 9,959 students, 1,655 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,138 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Welding graduates at Ferris State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Welding graduates at Ferris State University are 12% women (6) and 88% men (45).
Welding Associate’s Program at Ferris State University
Among the 51 associate’s welding degrees awarded at Ferris State University, 12% were women (6) and 88% were men (45).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Ferris State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, below the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Welding Graduates
Graduates of the Welding program at Ferris State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Welding graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $50,993 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.