Best Value Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Colleges in Indiana

Purdue University-Main Campus graduates in Industrial Production Technologies earn $69,338 annually despite a net cost of just $13,945, making it the clear earnings leader among Indiana's nine programs. The state's manufacturing backbone, anchored by companies like Cummins and major pharmaceutical operations, creates steady demand for production technicians. While costs range from $8,463 at Purdue Northwest to $25,580 at private Trine University, public options dominate the field with seven of nine programs offering strong value propositions for students entering this essential sector.

Programs

$8,463 – $25,580

Net Price Range

$58,436

Avg. Program Earnings

57.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Purdue University Northwest Hammond, Indiana	$8,463	$67,660	$8,419	44.0%	72.8%
2	University of Southern Indiana Evansville, Indiana	$12,621	$63,997	$10,136	52.0%	94.4%
3	Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, Indiana	$13,945	$69,338	$9,992	83.1%	52.7%
4	Vincennes University Vincennes, Indiana	$10,215	$38,829	$6,886	34.7%
5	Ball State University Muncie, Indiana	$15,898	$52,357	$10,758	63.3%	69.0%
6	Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, Indiana	$11,513		$9,254	32.5%	80.7%
7	Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana	$12,188		$9,992	41.1%	92.3%
8	Trine University Angola, Indiana	$25,580		$35,600	67.6%	91.9%
9	Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses Angola, Indiana	$21,976		$9,576	100.0%	24.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive earnings gap between programs in this field?

Purdue-Main Campus graduates earn $69,338 while Vincennes University graduates start at $38,829, a difference of over $30,000 annually. This reflects varying program depths, with research universities typically offering more advanced coursework and industry connections than community colleges.

How do graduation rates correlate with program costs in Indiana?

The pattern breaks traditional expectations, with $10,215 Vincennes University showing a 34.7% graduation rate while $25,580 Trine University achieves 67.6%. Purdue-Main Campus leads at 83.1% graduation rate despite moderate costs, suggesting program quality matters more than price alone.

Where can students find the lowest net cost for this major?

Purdue University Northwest offers the most affordable option at $8,463 net cost while maintaining strong earning potential of $67,660. In-state students pay just $8,419 annually, making it an strong value compared to the $25,580 charged by private alternatives.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.