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Associate Degree in Industrial Technology

Associate Degrees in Industrial Technology

969 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An associate degree in industrial tech is offered at 120 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.9% of industrial tech graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Industrial Tech Majors

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 969 students earned their associate degree in industrial tech. This earns it the #40 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in industrial tech at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,369
Basic Certificate 1,006
Associate Degree 969
Undergraduate Certificate 491

Earnings of Industrial Tech Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for industrial tech majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for industrial tech majors who have their associate degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in industrial tech. About 85.8% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 831
Women 138
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The racial-ethnic distribution of industrial tech associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 32
Black or African American 73
Hispanic or Latino 82
White 698
International Students 9
Other Races/Ethnicities 75
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There are 120 colleges that offer an associate degree in industrial tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Olympic College

Bremerton, Washington
238 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Olympic College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for industrial tech majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 4,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 238 people received their associate degree in industrial tech from OC. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

#2

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
153 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ivy Tech Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in industrial tech. Each year, around 86,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 153 people received their associate degree in industrial tech from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 9% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Coastal Alabama Community College

Bay Minette, Alabama
73 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for industrial tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Coastal Alabama Community College. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The industrial tech program at Coastal Alabama Community College awarded 73 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 9% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
69 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lone Star College System comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in industrial tech. Each year, around 68,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 69 associate degrees were handed out to industrial tech majors at North Harris Montgomery. Of these students, 21% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Northeast State Community College

Blountville, Tennessee
50 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northeast State Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in industrial tech. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 associate degrees were handed out to industrial tech majors at Northeast State Technical Community College. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.

#6

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, North Dakota
45 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for industrial tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bismarck State College. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The industrial tech program at Bismarck State College awarded 45 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.

#7

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky
31 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Kentucky University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in industrial tech. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,008 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 associate degrees were handed out to industrial tech majors at Eastern. Of these students, 5% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette, Louisiana
28 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for industrial tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is South Louisiana Community College. Each year, around 5,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 people received their associate degree in industrial tech from South Louisiana Community College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.

#9

Danville Community College

Danville, Virginia
26 Yearly Graduations
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Danville Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in industrial tech. The industrial tech program at Danville Community College awarded 26 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.

#10

Panola College

Carthage, Texas
24 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for industrial tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Panola College. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 associate degrees were handed out to industrial tech majors at Panola College. About 10% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

San Juan College

Farmington, New Mexico
21 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for industrial tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Juan College. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 people received their associate degree in industrial tech from SJC. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#12

Savannah Technical College

Savannah, Georgia
20 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Savannah Technical College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in industrial tech. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 people received their associate degree in industrial tech from Savannah Tech. About 10% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
19 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wake Technical Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in industrial tech. Roughly 21,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 people received their associate degree in industrial tech from Wake Technical Community College. Of these students, 56% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

19 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Texas State Technical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in industrial tech. The industrial tech program at Texas State Technical College awarded 19 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Nunez Community College

Chalmette, Louisiana
17 Yearly Graduations
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Nunez Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in industrial tech. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in industrial tech from Nunez Community College.

#16

Parkland College

Champaign, Illinois
15 Yearly Graduations
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Parkland College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in industrial tech. The industrial tech program at Parkland College awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.

14 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern Arkansas University Tech is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in industrial tech. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in industrial tech from SAU Tech. About 24% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, Louisiana
13 Yearly Graduations
13% Women

Southeastern Louisiana University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in industrial tech. Roughly 13,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,777 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,684 per year. The industrial tech program at Southeastern Louisiana University awarded 13 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.

#18

John Tyler Community College

Chester, Virginia
13 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

John Tyler Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in industrial tech. Roughly 8,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 people received their associate degree in industrial tech from John Tyler Community College. About 11% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

El Paso Community College

El Paso, Texas
10 Yearly Graduations

El Paso Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in industrial tech. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 people received their associate degree in industrial tech from El Paso Community College.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to industrial tech that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Manufacturing Engineering 1,255
Other Industrial Production 643
Plastics & Polymer Engineering 63
Welding Engineering 48
Metallurgy 36

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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