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Industrial Production Technology at SOWELA Technical Community College
If you are interested in studying Industrial Production Technology, take a look at what SOWELA Technical Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
SOWELA Technical Community College is in Lake Charles, LA.
During the most recent reporting year, 266 industrial production technology degrees were granted at SOWELA Technical Community College.
Online Class Availability at SOWELA Technical Community College
Distance learning is available at SOWELA Technical Community College. Of 3,446 students, 368 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,407 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Industrial Production Technology Rankings at SOWELA Technical Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how SOWELA Technical Community College’s Industrial Production Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 61 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 186 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #32 of 61 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #72 of 187 |
Earnings for Industrial Production Technology Graduates from SOWELA Technical Community College
Graduates of SOWELA Technical Community College’s Industrial Production Technology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $74,657 |
| 2 years | $63,005 |
| 3 years | $101,805 |
| 4 years | $116,399 |
| 5 years | $130,442 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Industrial Production Technology graduates from SOWELA Technical Community College earn a median of $116,399, compared with $83,264 for all SOWELA Technical Community College graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Industrial Production Technology graduates from SOWELA Technical Community College stands at $7,457.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Industrial Production Technology graduates at SOWELA Technical Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Industrial Production Technology graduates at SOWELA Technical Community College are 21% women (56) and 79% men (210).
Industrial Production Technology Associate’s Program at SOWELA Technical Community College
Of the 87 associate’s industrial production technology degrees awarded at SOWELA Technical Community College, 22% were women (19) and 78% were men (68).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Production Technology associate’s degree recipients at SOWELA Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 68 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Industrial Production Technology associate’s degree recipients at SOWELA Technical Community College, below the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Industrial Production Technology Concentrations at SOWELA Technical Community College
The Industrial Production Technology program at SOWELA Technical Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Industrial Production | 266 |
Top-Paying Careers for Industrial Production Technology Graduates
Students who finish Industrial Production Technology program at SOWELA Technical Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Industrial Production Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $61,455 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $50,036 |
| Semiconductor Processing Technicians | $30,069 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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