Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

What graduates really earn, where the degree pays off most, and whether the numbers add up for you.

Avg Earnings (4yr)

$61,208

Median Earnings

$80,820

Schools Offering

ROI Grade

B+

Earnings Range (4 Years After Graduation)

25th: $74,209Median: $80,82075th: $87,442

Best Schools for Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians by Earnings

#	School	ROI	4yr Earnings	Net Price	Major Debt	Grade
1	SUNY Buffalo State University NY · Public	53	$98,018	$11,346	$29,500	C
2	Ferris State University MI · Public	68	$91,993	$8,624	$24,250	B+
3	Indiana State University IN · Public	45	$91,915	$10,873	$20,500	B+
4	University of Southern Mississippi MS · Public	27	$89,904	$21,708	$31,250	B
5	Ohio Northern University OH · Private	88	$89,697	$24,478	N/A	-
6	Texas A&M University-College Station TX · Public	89	$89,629	$21,315	$22,462	B+
7	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo CA · Public	96	$89,195	$16,665	$18,250	A
8	Northern Kentucky University KY · Public	58	$88,492	$8,191	$25,500	B
9	Purdue University-Main Campus IN · Public	91	$88,474	$14,600	$21,345	B+
10	Tarleton State University TX · Public	49	$87,678	$20,783	$25,750	C+
11	University of Northern Iowa IA · Public	69	$87,580	$15,901	$23,213	B+
12	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale IL · Public	60	$87,442	$13,297	$22,000	B+
13	Lamar University TX · Public	53	$87,113	$9,366	$37,672	B
14	California State University-Los Angeles CA · Public	80	$86,970	$3,967	$15,883	B
15	Western Kentucky University KY · Public	34	$86,033	$10,990	N/A	-
16	Ohio University-Main Campus OH · Public	48	$85,798	$21,637	$26,863	B
17	University of Wisconsin-Platteville WI · Public	75	$83,958	$16,032	$25,125	B
18	Minnesota State University-Mankato MN · Public	62	$83,115	$19,139	$28,500	B
19	Western Michigan University MI · Public	50	$82,740	$15,273	$29,875	C+
20	University of Dayton OH · Private	83	$82,332	$29,533	$26,405	B
21	East Carolina University NC · Public	61	$81,852	$15,739	$20,625	B+
22	Shawnee State University OH · Public	18	$81,446	$14,381	$24,500	B
23	Eastern Illinois University IL · Public	54	$81,362	$12,786	$23,000	B
24	Southeast Missouri State University MO · Public	35	$80,820	$15,882	$24,489	B
25	Sam Houston State University TX · Public	58	$79,544	$16,404	$21,500	B
26	Mississippi State University MS · Public	54	$79,068	$17,595	$22,500	B
27	Farmingdale State College NY · Public	83	$78,267	$10,867	$23,497	B
28	University of Southern Maine ME · Public	52	$77,734	$13,596	$24,771	B
29	North Carolina A & T State University NC · Public	32	$77,476	$10,846	$30,272	C
30	Pennsylvania Western University PA · Public	37	$77,401	$18,256	N/A	-
31	Bemidji State University MN · Public	60	$76,882	$15,261	N/A	-
32	Millersville University of Pennsylvania PA · Public	53	$76,831	$20,787	$27,000	C+
33	Southeastern Louisiana University LA · Public	42	$76,401	$13,154	$20,625	B
34	Illinois State University IL · Public	74	$76,121	$19,398	$23,000	B
35	University of North Dakota ND · Public	77	$75,202	$18,551	N/A	-
36	Northwestern State University of Louisiana LA · Public	38	$74,209	$13,606	$25,625	C
37	Saint Cloud State University MN · Public	62	$73,695	$13,529	$16,084	A
38	Ball State University IN · Public	54	$73,664	$14,940	N/A	-
39	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff AR · Public	10	$71,983	$12,653	$25,262	B
40	Texas A&M University-Kingsville TX · Public	52	$71,207	$12,090	$23,347	C+
41	University of Louisiana at Lafayette LA · Public	47	$69,334	$13,530	$23,125	C+
42	East Texas A&M University TX · Public	51	$68,588	$11,841	N/A	-
43	Wayne State College NE · Public	46	$68,431	$15,360	$25,000	C+
44	Fitchburg State University MA · Public	58	$66,707	$14,262	$27,000	C+
45	Jackson State University MS · Public	14	$52,107	$23,836	$30,242	D
46	Kennesaw State University GA · Public	60	$51,417	$15,048	$28,250	D
47	University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo PR · Public	22	$36,328	$10,680	$5,500	A

School-by-school analysis: Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

Editorial breakdowns of how industrial production technologies/technicians graduates fare at the top-earning programs in our dataset.

Ferris State University

MI · Public · $91,993 4yr earnings · $24,250 median debt

Industrial Production graduates 86 students - a distinctive Ferris program targeting manufacturing supervisor and process roles. First-year earnings of $78,820 are exceptional, climbing to $91,993 by year four. Median debt of $24,250 produces a 0.308 ratio and B+ ROI grade. Leverages Michigan's deep manufacturing economy. Among the highest-ROI programs in our entire database.

Indiana State University

IN · Public · $91,915 4yr earnings · $20,500 median debt

15 graduates with 1-year earnings of $78,215 and $91,915 at four years - the highest one-year median at ISU. Debt-to-earnings of 0.262, ROI grade B+. Industrial production technology graduates manage manufacturing processes, quality systems, and production lines. Indiana's manufacturing base - automotive, pharmaceutical, and steel - provides consistent demand for this profile. The small graduate count means individual employer relationships matter, but starting wages here outpace most degree programs at the school.

University of Southern Mississippi

MS · Public · $89,904 4yr earnings · $31,250 median debt

Industrial Production Technologies has 69 graduates with $75,493 year-one and $89,904 four-year, debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.414 (ROI grade B). The four-year figure of $90k is the best in USM's data, reflecting the earnings growth in industrial and production management roles. This program taps into Mississippi and Gulf Coast manufacturing and shipbuilding sectors. Median debt of $31,250 keeps the grade at B; the four-year earnings trajectory is the strongest signal.

Strong Value

Is Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Worth It?

The Numbers Support This Major

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians pays off for most graduates. The average is $61,208 four years out - enough to handle student debt and start getting ahead. The ROI is solid; what moves it up or down is where you go and what you specialize in.

This is a more specialized field, offered at 50 schools in our data. Fewer options means less room to optimize on cost, so weigh each aid offer closely.

The top earner here is Ohio Northern University, where graduates pull $89,697 four years out. But an average hides a wide spread - where you go, and what you do with the degree, matter as much as the major itself.

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