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Program Description for Rubber Technology

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Provider Ferris State University - Main Campus (Big Rapids)
Date of last update 9/1/2009
Description It is the only rubber technology associate degree program in the United States, so many companies are competing for graduates of the program. Approximately one million people across the country work in the rubber industry, making it one of our largest employers. This innovative program provides students with a background that includes topics such as the mixing and testing of rubber compounds for industry standards, the processing of rubber compounds into finished products that meet customer requirements, product and mold design, and materials selection and properties. Classes emphasize hands-on learning, The rubber industry, working with the State of Michigan, generated more than $7,000,000 to create the National Elastomer Center, a building on campus with state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms. Many companies actively support us by donating equipment and materials, making on-campus presentations and sponsoring field trips to their facilities. Students also serve a paid internship in industry for a minimum of ten weeks, gaining valuable firsthand experience before graduation. Some out-of-state companies even pay room and board in addition to salary to attract our interns.
Contact Name Bob Speirs
Contact Phone Number (231) 591-2650
Contact URL www.ferris.edu/htmls/fsucatlg/coursecatalog/programs.cfm?program_id=253
Course Length 69 Hours
Admission Requirements Apply to the University
Credential Earned Associate'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 $20,700
Additional Costs Yes, $250
Internship/Externship Required No
New Program No
Completion Rate 100.0%
Number of Graduates in the last year 6
Employment Rate Not Available
 
Follow-up information is available for 2 out of 6 graduates:
 
Number Employed: 2
Number in Related Training: 0
Number in the Military: 0
Number Self-Employed: 0
Number not in any of these categories: 0
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Training-Related Placement Rate Not Available
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Average Starting Wage Not Available
 
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