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Cheapest Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Colleges in Missouri

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Missouri Southern State University stands out among the state's six Industrial Production Technologies programs with a net price of just $11,653, nearly $6,000 below Missouri State University-Springfield. Graduates from these programs earn between $40,017 and $59,124 annually, positioning them well for Missouri's manufacturing sector that supports major employers like Cerner and defense contractors. The state's public universities maintain accessible in-state tuition ranging from $8,400 to $10,181 while producing technicians needed for the region's agricultural equipment and healthcare technology industries.
6
Programs
$11,653 – $17,502
Net Price Range
$49,785
Avg. Program Earnings
49.7%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $11,653 $8,400 38.3% 99.5%
2 $12,638 $9,800 39.8%
3 $14,532 $9,496 55.7% 86.3%
4 $14,824 $10,181 57.5% 85.6%
5 $15,336 $9,739 49.4% 71.3%
6 $17,502 $9,024 57.3% 92.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the nearly $6,000 gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Missouri Southern State University offers the lowest net price at $11,653 while Missouri State University-Springfield costs $17,502. Both schools have similar in-state tuition around $8,400-$9,024, but differences in institutional aid and student demographics create the cost variation.

How do graduation rates compare across Missouri's most affordable programs?

Northwest Missouri State University and Missouri State University-Springfield both achieve 57% graduation rates despite different price points. Missouri Southern State University graduates only 38% of students at the lowest cost, while Southeast Missouri State University reaches 56% at a mid-range price.

Does program cost correlate with earning potential after graduation?

Missouri Western State University produces the highest-earning graduates at $59,124 annually with a moderate net price of $12,638. Southeast Missouri State University graduates earn $42,682 despite costing $14,532, showing that program cost doesn't always predict salary outcomes.

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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.