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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, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, and Securities Services Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 78 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,423
#2 #2 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 Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and General. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 792 degrees every year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,240–1,500 Median Starting Salary $60,486
#3 #3 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 776 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,250–1,450 Median Starting Salary $59,362
#4 #4 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 366 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 162 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $59,663
#5 #5 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 324 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Median Starting Salary $55,692
#6 #6 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 186 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,429
#7 #7 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 Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 910–1,200 Median Starting Salary $57,242
#8 #8 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 Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Agricultural Production Operations, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 810–1,000 Median Starting Salary $57,137
#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, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Lamar University awards 344 degrees annually to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 920–1,160 Median Starting Salary $57,261
#10 #10 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, Psychology, General, Animal Sciences, and General. In fact, Tarleton State University grants 238 degrees annually to graduating Kinesiology and Exercise Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,000–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,821
#11 #11 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $56,836
#12 #12 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 207 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,638
#13 #13 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 Finance, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Dayton awards 166 degrees per year to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,240–1,400 Median Starting Salary $66,946
#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 General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,804
#15 #15 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 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 890–1,100 Median Starting Salary $56,667
#16 #16 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 614 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Median Starting Salary $55,284
#17 #17 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Each year, Ferris State University grants around 147 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Police Science, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 890–1,140 Median Starting Salary $58,501
#18 #18 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 950–1,190 Median Starting Salary $58,770
#19 #19 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, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 980–1,200 Median Starting Salary $61,465
#20 #20 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, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $62,911
#21 #21 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, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,290 Median Starting Salary $55,028
#22 #22 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 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Median Starting Salary $62,564
#23 #23 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S. University of Idaho Moscow, ID Annually, the University of Idaho awards about 114 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $58,046
#24 #24 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 Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Community Organization and Advocacy, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $60,800
#25 #25 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 123 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminology, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 890–1,150 Median Starting Salary $58,843
#26 #26 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S. Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS Annually, Pittsburg State University grants about 117 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 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,441
#27 #27 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S. Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN Each year, Bemidji State University awards around 133 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $61,498
#28 #28 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 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $60,917
#29 #29 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 123 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $57,144
#30 #30 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 121 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Accounting, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 910–1,110 Median Starting Salary $57,309
#31 #31 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 819 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 870–1,060 Median Starting Salary $56,198
#32 #32 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 Psychology, General, Construction Management, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $58,782
#33 #33 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. In fact, Mississippi Valley State University grants 51 degrees annually to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 760–930 Median Starting Salary $56,985
#34 #34 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 267 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 970–1,140 Median Starting Salary $57,165
#35 #35 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 General Studies, Animal Sciences, General, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Texas A&M University-Kingsville grants 121 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 890–1,100 Median Starting Salary $55,426
#36 #36 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 Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 980–1,170 Median Starting Salary $57,578
#37 #37 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 950–1,170 Median Starting Salary $58,995
#38 #38 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 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 840–1,070 Median Starting Salary $58,843
#39 #39 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 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 840–1,040 Median Starting Salary $56,058
#40 #40 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 940–1,220 Median Starting Salary $60,219
#41 #41 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $59,447
#42 #42 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Special Education and Teaching, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,423
#43 #43 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S. Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX Each year, Midwestern State University awards about 138 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $58,560
#44 #44 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 157 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,230 Median Starting Salary $59,177
#45 #45 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, Elementary Education and Teaching, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,919
#46 #46 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, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 990–1,230 Median Starting Salary $57,646
#47 #47 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 4 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $57,244
#48 #48 Best College for Industrial Technology/Technician in the U.S. Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA Every year, Upper Iowa University grants about 141 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Human Services, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $56,765
#49 #49 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, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $57,183
#50 #50 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, and Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $59,436
#51 #51 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 Psychology, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, and General Studies. In fact, Texas Southern University awards 96 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 820–1,010 Median Starting Salary $56,876
#52 #52 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, Education, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Central State University awards 227 degrees every year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 760–1,000 Median Starting Salary $58,288
#53 #53 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 850–1,110 Median Starting Salary $58,536
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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 3,304 degrees awarded in Industrial Technology/Technician per year, the majority of them are Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years. Of the 1,007 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, North Carolina 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.

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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.

#1 Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,007

Female Students

182 (18%)

Male Students

825 (81%)

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