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Industrial Technology at Western Kentucky University
If you plan to study Industrial Technology, consider the program at Western Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Kentucky University sits in Bowling Green, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 25 industrial technology degrees were granted at Western Kentucky University.
Online Class Availability at Western Kentucky University
Online coursework is an option at Western Kentucky University. Of 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Industrial Technology Rankings at Western Kentucky University
Use these rankings to compare Western Kentucky University’s Industrial Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #21 of 30 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #52 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 67 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Industrial Technology graduates at Western Kentucky University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Industrial Technology graduates at Western Kentucky University are 8% women (2) and 92% men (23).
Industrial Technology Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University
Among the 25 bachelor’s industrial technology degrees awarded at Western Kentucky University, 8% were women (2) and 92% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Industrial Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, lower than the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Industrial Technology Graduates
Students who finish Industrial Technology program at Western Kentucky University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Industrial Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $50,036 |
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.