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#1

#1 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN

At Vincennes University, the most popular majors students study are Industrial Technology/Technician, Securities Services Administration/Management, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

62

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#2

#2 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Annually, East Carolina University grants around 351 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

164

SAT Score

1,020–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$59,663

#3

#3 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and General. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 521 degrees every year to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

58

SAT Score

1,220–1,490

Median Starting Salary

$60,486

#4

#4 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Every year, the University of Southern Mississippi grants about 212 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

69

SAT Score

1,040–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$56,429

#5

#5 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

At Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the most popular majors students pursue are Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician, and Trade and Industrial Teacher Education....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

57

SAT Score

920–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$57,242

#6

#6 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA

Each year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awards around 689 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

31%

Annual Degrees Awarded

36

SAT Score

1,240–1,450

Median Starting Salary

$59,362

#7

#7 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

At the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

880–1,050

Median Starting Salary

$57,137

#8

#8 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 346 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

51

SAT Score

1,090–1,350

Median Starting Salary

$55,692

#9

#9 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

At Lamar University, the three most popular college majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Lamar University awards 280 degrees annually to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

45

SAT Score

940–1,150

Median Starting Salary

$57,261

#10

#10 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Annually, California State University-Los Angeles grants around 896 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Sociology....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

53

SAT Score

870–1,060

Median Starting Salary

$56,198

#11

#11 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

At Tarleton State University, the most popular majors students study are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Tarleton State University grants 233 degrees annually to graduating Kinesiology and Exercise Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

34

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$58,821

#12

#12 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Each year, The University of Texas at Tyler awards around 582 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

1,020–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$55,284

#13

#13 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

At California State University-Fresno, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

34

SAT Score

890–1,100

Median Starting Salary

$56,667

#14

#14 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

At Southeastern Louisiana University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

31

SAT Score

1,040–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$57,804

#15

#15 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

At the University of Dayton, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, the University of Dayton awards 166 degrees per year to Mechanical Engineering majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,180–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$66,946

#16

#16 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

At Southeast Missouri State University, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Southeast Missouri State University grants 139 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

970–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$58,770

#17

#17 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

At Texas A&M University-Kingsville, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Civil Engineering, General, Mechanical Engineering, Education, and General. In fact, Texas A&M University-Kingsville grants 65 degrees every year to graduating Civil Engineering, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

900–1,110

Median Starting Salary

$55,426

#18

#18 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Every year, Central Connecticut State University awards about 149 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminology, Business Administration and Management, General, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

890–1,130

Median Starting Salary

$58,843

#19

#19 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

At Farmingdale State College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Science, Technology and Society, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,040–1,250

Median Starting Salary

$58,198

#20

#20 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Annually, Pittsburg State University grants about 122 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Construction Management, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

930–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$59,441

#21

#21 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Every year, The University of Texas Permian Basin grants about 129 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Education, General, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

910–1,130

Median Starting Salary

$57,309

#22

#22 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

At the University of Northern Iowa, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,010–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$62,911

#23

#23 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 169 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

970–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$57,638

#24

#24 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

At Illinois State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Elementary Education and Teaching, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,010–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$62,564

#25

#25 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Each year, Ferris State University grants around 150 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

900–1,130

Median Starting Salary

$58,501

#26

#26 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

At San Jose State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$55,028

#27

#27 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

At Virginia State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Virginia State University grants 76 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

850–1,020

Median Starting Salary

$58,843

#28

#28 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS

At Mississippi Valley State University, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

760–970

Median Starting Salary

$56,985

#29

#29 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

At Siena Heights University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

890–1,110

Median Starting Salary

$58,536

#30

#30 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

At Jackson State University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work. In fact, Jackson State University awards 99 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

850–1,050

Median Starting Salary

$56,058

#31

#31 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

At Fitchburg State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,070–1,230

Median Starting Salary

$61,465

#32

#32 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Each year, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette awards about 335 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Physical Education Teaching and Coaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$56,910

#33

#33 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Each year, Bemidji State University awards around 104 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,040–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$61,498

#34

#34 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH

At the University of Rio Grande, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Special Education and Teaching, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#35

#35 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

At Central Washington University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

950–1,170

Median Starting Salary

$58,995

#36

#36 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Annually, the University of Idaho awards about 117 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Animal Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,000–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$58,046

#37

#37 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Community Organization and Advocacy. In fact, Central Michigan University grants 168 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

980–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$60,800

#38

#38 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Annually, Pennsylvania Western University grants about 210 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

960–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$59,423

#39

#39 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

At North Carolina A & T State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

940–1,100

Median Starting Salary

$57,578

#40

#40 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

At Northern Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

990–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$60,917

#41

#41 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

At Saint Cloud State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

970–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$60,219

#42

#42 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

At Indiana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Construction Management, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, Indiana State University grants 115 degrees every year to Construction Management majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,040–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$58,782

#43

#43 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Each year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana awards around 293 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

970–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$57,165

#44

#44 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

At SUNY Buffalo State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

990–1,250

Median Starting Salary

$58,919

#45

#45 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell, OK

At Oklahoma Panhandle State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

890–1,080

Median Starting Salary

$59,436

#46

#46 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Every year, the University of Southern Maine awards around 168 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,010–1,250

Median Starting Salary

$57,144

#47

#47 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

At Missouri Southern State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

950–1,200

Median Starting Salary

$57,646

#48

#48 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 335 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

930–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$58,447

#49

#49 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

At Texas A&M University-Commerce, the three most popular college majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and General Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

930–1,150

Median Starting Salary

$57,244

#50

#50 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN

Every year, Purdue University Fort Wayne awards around 170 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

990–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$59,177

#51

#51 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

At Sul Ross State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Business/Commerce, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Sul Ross State University awards 55 degrees annually to Teacher Education, Multiple Levels majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

900–1,100

Median Starting Salary

$57,183

#52

#52 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

At William Penn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

890–1,110

Median Starting Salary

$59,447

#53

#53 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

At Texas Southern University, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, and General Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

830–1,010

Median Starting Salary

$56,876

#54

#54 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

At Central State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Education, and General. In fact, Central State University awards 358 degrees every year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

800–970

Median Starting Salary

$58,288

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About Industrial Technology/Technician

Industrial Technology/Technician programs prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of industrial engineers and managers. Includes instruction in optimization theory, human factors, organizational behavior, industrial processes, industrial planning procedures, computer applications, and report and presentation preparation.

For all the 3,116 degrees awarded in Industrial Technology/Technician per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Of the 1,152 students earning degrees at the Bachelors degree level across the US, 82% percent identify as men and 18% percent identify as women. While students at schools all over the US study Industrial Technology/Technician, Texas has the most graduates. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Industrial Technology/Technician is $56,989.

Popularity of Industrial Technology/Technician Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Industrial Technology/Technician degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Industrial Technology/Technician majors is Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians. However, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for certain jobs. A position that is in high need that a degree in Industrial Technology/Technician can prepare you for is Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Industrial Technology/Technician majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Industrial Technology/Technician majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
1,152
Female Students
212 (18%)
Male Students
940 (81%)

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