# Ferris State University: Energy Systems Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Big Rapids, MI. IPEDS 169910, CIP 15.17. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ferris-state-university/majors/energy-systems-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $67,764
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $88,670 (U.S. median for this major: $82,792 across 4 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,308 (U.S. median $20,308)
- Rank in MI: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,878

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.49 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $88,670 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $2,556 | $11,476 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,315 | $19,374 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $7,638 | $34,295 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $12,485 | $56,058 | 1.0 years |
| 110k+ | $18,603 | $83,527 | 1.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Energy Systems Technologies / Technicians at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferris State University | $88,670 | $20,308 | $8,624 | 47% |

## Careers
- Commercial and Industrial Designers (SOC 27-1021): median wage not reported metro, $102,160 MI, $83,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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