Best Schools for Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians graduates earn a median of $79,518 within four years of graduating, ranking #57 out of 283 tracked majors — 27% above the median across all fields. There are 61 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 2,389 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Brigham Young University-Idaho graduates earn $103,769 while University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo graduates earn $36,328 — a $67,441 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians graduates see an average -2% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

Schools

$79,518

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#57

of 283 Majors

2,389

Graduates

Public vs Private: Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

Public (57 schools)

$78,961

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (4 schools)

$91,933

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $12,972 more in early earnings on average for Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians graduates. Factor in tuition difference to calculate which offers better ROI.

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians by State

Also by state: Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania

Top Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Schools by Graduate Earnings

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID · Private

$103,769

4yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

1yr: $98,723 (17)

Acceptance: 97.0%

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY · Public

$98,018

4yr Earnings

22 grads · small sample

2yr: $44,942 (22)

1yr: $62,019 (22)

Acceptance: 75.9%

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI · Public

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN · Public

$91,915

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

1yr: $55,438 (16)

Acceptance: 91.5%

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS · Public

$89,904

4yr Earnings

29 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 99.4%

Ohio Northern University

Ada, OH · Private

$89,697

4yr Earnings

22 grads · small sample

2yr: $63,005 (15)

1yr: $66,764 (23)

Acceptance: 73.4%

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA · Public

$89,195

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 29.8%

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY · Public

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX · Public

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA · Public

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL · Public

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX · Public

California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · Public

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY · Public

$86,033

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WI · Public

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN · Public

$83,115

4yr Earnings

30 grads · small sample

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI · Public

$82,740

4yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH · Private

$82,332

4yr Earnings

24 grads · small sample

1yr: $75,715 (18)

Acceptance: 61.7%

#22

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC · Public

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS · Public

$81,562

4yr Earnings

29 grads · small sample

Shawnee State University

Portsmouth, OH · Public

$81,446

4yr Earnings

24 grads · small sample

2yr: $55,512 (18)

Acceptance: N/A

#25

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL · Public

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO · Public

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX · Public

$79,544

4yr Earnings

17 grads · small sample

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS · Public

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY · Public

$78,267

4yr Earnings

25 grads · small sample

University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME · Public

$77,734

4yr Earnings

23 grads · small sample

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, NC · Public

Pennsylvania Western University

California, PA · Public

$77,401

4yr Earnings

27 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 93.7%

#33

Bemidji State University

Bemidji, MN · Public

$76,882

4yr Earnings

30 grads · small sample

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, PA · Public

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, LA · Public

Illinois State University

Normal, IL · Public

$76,121

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND · Public

$75,202

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, LA · Public

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN · Public

$73,695

4yr Earnings

27 grads · small sample

Ball State University

Muncie, IN · Public

$73,664

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR · Public

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, TX · Public

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA · Public

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX · Public

$68,588

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

2yr: $52,107 (15)

Acceptance: 92.6%

#45

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA · Public

Jackson State University

Jackson, MS · Public

$52,107

4yr Earnings

27 grads · small sample

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA · Public

$51,417

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

2yr: $33,993 (13)

Acceptance: 69.2%

#48

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Arecibo, PR · Public

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, MN · Private

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN · Public

$67,660

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 70.6%

Showing top 50 of 61 schools. View all or filter by state above.

Majors with Similar Earnings

Engineering Technology, General $56,123 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions $55,788 Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other $55,633 Applied Mathematics $55,591 Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians $55,507 Information Science/Studies $55,102

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians?

Brigham Young University-Idaho ranks #1 for Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians with median graduate earnings of $103,769 within four years of graduating. There are 61 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians graduates earn?

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians graduates earn an average of $79,518 within four years of graduating. This is 27% above the median across all majors. Earnings range from $36,328 to $103,769 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians program?

The average acceptance rate across Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians programs is 82.7%. The most selective program is at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a 29.8% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians?

Private Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians programs average $91,933 in early earnings vs $78,961 at public schools. Private schools lead in earnings, but cost significantly more — calculate net price before deciding.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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