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Industrial Production Technology at Western Kentucky University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Industrial Production Technology, you may want to check out the program at Western Kentucky University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Kentucky University is in Bowling Green, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 38 industrial production technology degrees were awarded at Western Kentucky University.
Online Class Availability at Western Kentucky University
Distance learning is available at Western Kentucky University. Among 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) studied exclusively online and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Industrial Production Technology Rankings at Western Kentucky University
Rankings can help you compare Western Kentucky University’s Industrial Production Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #6 of 7 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #6 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #42 of 61 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 61 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #121 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #150 of 186 |
Earnings for Industrial Production Technology Graduates from Western Kentucky University
Students who complete Western Kentucky University’s Industrial Production Technology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,704 |
| 2 years | $57,318 |
| 3 years | $68,358 |
| 4 years | $72,494 |
| 5 years | $72,873 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Industrial Production Technology graduates from Western Kentucky University take home a median $72,494, compared with $48,728 for all Western Kentucky University graduates — about 49% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Industrial Production Technology graduates at Western Kentucky University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Industrial Production Technology graduates at Western Kentucky University are 11% women (4) and 89% men (34).
Industrial Production Technology Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University
Of the 38 bachelor’s industrial production technology graduates at Western Kentucky University, 11% were women (4) and 89% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Production Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Industrial Production Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, lower than the national average of 33%.*
*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 Western Kentucky University
This Industrial Production Technology program at Western Kentucky University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Technology | 25 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 13 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Industrial Production Technology Graduates
Students who finish Industrial Production Technology program at Western Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.