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Program Description for Plastics Engineering Technology

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Provider Ferris State University - Main Campus (Big Rapids)
Date of last update 9/1/2009
Description The Ferris Plastics program is the largest and most respected undergraduate program in the United States. The B.S. program was started in 1982 and continues to fill a great need in the growing plastics industry for technically trained personnel. About 1.3 million people across the country work in plastics, making it our fourth largest industry. Ferris graduates gain immediate status as recognized technical leaders. This innovative program provides students with a background that includes topics such as processing, material testing and properties, and mold and product design. Classes emphasize hands-on learning, using the same type of equipment that is currently used in industry.
Contact Name Bob Speirs
Contact Phone Number (231) 591-2650
Contact URL www.ferris.edu/htmls/fsucatlg/coursecatalog/programs.cfm?program_id=280
Course Length 63 Hours
Admission Requirements Students entering the Plastics Engineering Technology program must have completed the Plastics Technology program at Ferris or an equivalent A.A.S. program at another institution. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, a minimum 2.5 GPA in math requirements and a minimum 2.5 GPA in Plastics courses.
Credential Earned Bachelor's Degree
Other Credential Description None
Sources of Financial Assistance Accepted Individual Training Accounts, Pell Grants, Federal and State aid programs
Estimated Waiting Period to Enter Program 0 Days
License Fee for Employment No
Program Cost $18,900
Additional Costs No
Internship/Externship Required Yes, 4 hours
New Program No
Completion Rate 100.0%
Number of Graduates in the last year 22
Employment Rate 100.0%
 
Follow-up information is available for 11 out of 22 graduates:
 
Number Employed: 11
Number in Related Training: 0
Number in the Military: 0
Number Self-Employed: 0
Number not in any of these categories: 0
This training provider may have elsewhere published an employment rate that is measured in a different way. Please call the provider for further details.
Training-Related Placement Rate Not Available
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Average Starting Wage $27.84
 
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