Best Colleges for Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians programs prepare students to oversee manufacturing processes, quality control, and production efficiency in diverse industries. Graduates typically earn around $54,916 annually, with strong job growth expected as manufacturers increasingly rely on skilled technicians to optimize operations.

When evaluating programs among the 57 schools offering this major, students should prioritize hands-on laboratory experience with current industrial equipment, internship partnerships with local manufacturers, and curriculum covering lean manufacturing principles, automation systems, and quality assurance protocols. Look for programs that offer industry certifications and maintain strong relationships with employers in manufacturing sectors like automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Faculty with real-world production experience and modern facilities equipped with programmable logic controllers and computer-aided manufacturing systems indicate quality training opportunities.

Schools Ranked

$64,111

Avg. Program Earnings

56.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	Ferris State University Big Rapids, Michigan	$74,122	47.9%	public
2	Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, Minnesota	$72,650	62.7%	private-nonprofit
3	Weber State University Ogden, Utah	$71,661	43.0%	public
4	Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, Indiana	$69,338	83.1%	public
5	Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan	$69,338	57.8%	public
6	Purdue University Northwest Hammond, Indiana	$67,660	44.0%	public
7	Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, Kentucky	$67,420	48.3%	public
8	Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, Arizona	$67,164	67.8%	public
9	Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan	$67,101	45.5%	public
10	University of Southern Indiana Evansville, Indiana	$63,997	52.0%	public
11	Central Connecticut State University New Britain, Connecticut	$63,997	49.3%	public
12	University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota	$63,005	63.3%	public
13	Ohio Northern University Ada, Ohio	$63,005	74.2%	private-nonprofit
14	San Jose State University San Jose, California	$62,489	64.7%	public
15	Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, Ohio	$61,728	66.4%	public
16	Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, Oregon	$60,839	59.1%	public
17	University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa	$60,771	68.9%	public
18	Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, Pennsylvania	$60,485	50.4%	public
19	Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, Kansas	$60,452	57.6%	public
20	Western Washington University Bellingham, Washington	$60,325	65.5%	public
21	Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, Minnesota	$59,824	54.1%	public
22	University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, Wisconsin	$59,549	61.5%	public
23	Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas	$59,417	55.1%	public
24	Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, Missouri	$59,124	39.8%	public
25	Missouri Southern State University Joplin, Missouri	$57,318	38.3%	public