[AT] Agricultural Equipment Diagnostic Technicians was OT two university STEM majors to avoid

[James Peck]

The Ferris catalog says the field is underfilled. I wonder if JD, CNH, Agco, Kubota, Versatile, Mahindra, hire from this program. 

http://catalog.ferris.edu/catalog/2019-2020-Catalog/program/6044

Why Choose Heavy Equipment Service Engineering Technology (HSET)?
HSET provides the skills and knowledge required to test, diagnose, service and repair multiple, interfacing and technically sophisticated systems used on equipment in the agricultural, construction, forestry, stationary power and trucking industries. Mechanical, electrical, electronic and hydraulic technology are addressed, along with failure analysis, troubleshooting procedures and techniques, metrology, product design for manufacturing and fleet management. 
Career Opportunities
Increased use of heavy equipment in the agriculture, trucking, construction and auxiliary power industries has created a widespread need for qualified heavy equipment technicians. Estimates suggest less than half of the current demand for technicians in this industry is being met, so skilled graduates are already in high demand.

Employment opportunities exist throughout the various heavy equipment industries. Job titles include diagnostic technician, technician, service engineer, field engineer, service manager, shop foreman, trainer, engineering technician and maintenance team leader.

[James Peck] Are there any tractor related jobs that involve 4 year degrees? 

[Jim Becker] Oil companies have a lot of geologists, as do other mineral related businesses.  Employment in geology is expected to have a 14% growth rate.  Tractor mechanics growth is expected to be 7% and pays about 15% less.
 
[James Peck] Here is one. https://www.bhc.edu/program/agriculture-mechanics-technology-aas/
 
<sniP> An Associate Degree in Tractor Mechanics would be of far more help to people who work on tractors of any age.