Cheapest Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Colleges in Indiana

Purdue University Northwest offers the state's most affordable industrial production program at just $8,463 net cost, while graduates earn $67,660 annually. Indiana's manufacturing backbone, anchored by companies like Cummins and Eli Lilly, creates steady demand for production technicians across the state's 9 programs. The cost gap between public and private options reaches $17,117, with Trine University's traditional campus topping out at $25,580.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive earnings difference between programs?

Graduates from Purdue's main campus earn $69,338 compared to $38,829 from Vincennes University, a gap of $30,509. This reflects varying program focus areas and regional job markets, with West Lafayette graduates often entering higher-paying manufacturing engineering roles.

How do graduation rates correlate with program costs?

Purdue's main campus combines a moderate $13,945 net cost with an outstanding 83.1% graduation rate. Meanwhile, some lower-cost options like Purdue Fort Wayne show 32.5% completion rates, suggesting affordability alone doesn't guarantee success.

Does the 21st Century Scholars program cover these programs?

Yes, qualifying Indiana residents receive full tuition coverage at public institutions through this state program. This makes schools like Indiana State University essentially free for eligible students, since tuition represents the largest cost component.

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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.