Overview

The Heavy Equipment Technology program at the Ferris State University is one of only 40 programs in the nation to receive AEDF accreditation. The HEQT program is also ASE master certified through the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).

If you have an affinity for math and physical science and would like to have an exciting career that would continually challenge your knowledge and skills, we invite you to join us and be a part of our organization of technical professionals

Key Facts

Mechanical, electrical, electronic and hydraulic technology are addressed, along with failure analysis, troubleshooting procedures and techniques, metrology, product design for manufacturing and machining processes.

The HEQT and HSET programs, as well as other Ferris State programs, are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In May of 2001 the HEQT program was one of the first schools in the nation to receive accreditation through the Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Failure Analysis

Fleet Management

Alternating Current Power

Gen Cntls&Switch Gear Systems

Industry Internship

Heavy Equip Distributor Mgmt

Interact Electronic Controls

Heavy Eq Adv Hydraulic Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

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National students: As a freshmen, you must submit your application 30 days before the first day of the semester you are applying for.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

120-123

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Big Rapids, United States

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Materials Science General Engineering & Technology View 195 other Bachelors in Materials Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Heavy Equipment Service Engineering Technology, BS degree is only open to students who meet the Transfer Student Admission Requirementsbelow.
High school students interested in this program may apply to the Heavy Equipment Technology, AAS program.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23884 USD / year

≈ 23884 USD / year
Out-of-State

14420 USD / year

≈ 14420 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14420 USD / year

≈ 14420 USD / year

Additional Details

U.S. Residents and Canadians have the same tuition.

Living costs

Big Rapids

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Living costs

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