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Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology

Bachelor’s Degrees in Industrial Technology

1,369 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 72 schools in the United States where you can get your bachelor's degree in industrial tech. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 35% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 3.3% of industrial tech graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Industrial Tech Majors

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,369 students earned their bachelor's degree in industrial tech. This earns it the #13 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees

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

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for industrial tech students who are bachelor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in industrial tech. About 86.6% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,186
Women 183
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The racial-ethnic distribution of industrial tech bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 70
Black or African American 182
Hispanic or Latino 180
White 810
International Students 45
Other Races/Ethnicities 82
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There are 72 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in industrial tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
179 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for industrial tech students seekinga bachelor's degree is East Carolina University. Roughly 28,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 179 bachelor's degrees were handed out to industrial tech majors at ECU. Of these students, 15% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana
94 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Louisiana at Lafayette comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in industrial tech. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,511 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 94 people received their bachelor's degree in industrial tech from UL Lafayette. About 8% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
85 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in industrial tech. Each year, around 50,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 85 bachelor's degrees were handed out to industrial tech majors at Purdue. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

84 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in industrial tech. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 84 bachelor's degrees were handed out to industrial tech majors at SIUC. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.

#5

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
70 Yearly Graduations
4% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mississippi State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in industrial tech. Roughly 23,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,248 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,398 per year. The industrial tech program at Mississippi State University awarded 70 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 4% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
63 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
72% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Jose State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in industrial tech. Roughly 37,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 63 bachelor's degrees were handed out to industrial tech majors at San Jose State. About 10% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

59 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in industrial tech. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The industrial tech program at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo awarded 59 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 21% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
55 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern Mississippi is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in industrial tech. Each year, around 14,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,340 per year. The industrial tech program at University of Southern Mississippi awarded 55 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.

#9

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas
50 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tarleton State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in industrial tech. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,356 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 bachelor's degrees were handed out to industrial tech majors at Tarleton. About 8% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, Louisiana
49 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southeastern Louisiana University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in industrial tech. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in industrial tech from Southeastern. About 3% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

48 Yearly Graduations
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for industrial tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Fresno. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 bachelor's degrees were handed out to industrial tech majors at Fresno State.

#12

Vincennes University

Vincennes, Indiana
45 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Vincennes University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in industrial tech. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in industrial tech from Vincennes University. About 27% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Kingsville, Texas
44 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - Kingsville comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in industrial tech. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,137 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,409 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in industrial tech from Texas A&M Kingsville. Of these students, 17% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
44 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ferris State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in industrial tech. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,532 per year. The industrial tech program at Ferris State University awarded 44 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 18% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
41 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lamar University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in industrial tech. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. The industrial tech program at Lamar University awarded 41 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 20% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

35 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for industrial tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Tyler. Roughly 9,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in industrial tech from UT Tyler. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.

#17

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri
34 Yearly Graduations
4% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for industrial tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southeast Missouri State University. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,761 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,205 per year. The industrial tech program at Southeast Missouri State University awarded 34 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women.

#18

California State University - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
31 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for industrial tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Los Angeles. Roughly 27,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The industrial tech program at California State University - Los Angeles awarded 31 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.

#19

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, Louisiana
29 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northwestern State University of Louisiana comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in industrial tech. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,738 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 bachelor's degrees were handed out to industrial tech majors at NSU. About 12% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

29 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in industrial tech. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,577 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,948 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in industrial tech from UT Permian Basin. Of these students, 19% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to industrial tech that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Manufacturing Engineering 712
Other Industrial Production 248
Plastics & Polymer Engineering 72
Welding Engineering 50

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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