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Basic Certificates in Industrial Technology

1,050 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 56 schools in the United States where you can get your basic certificate in industrial tech. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 36 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.8% of industrial tech graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Industrial Tech Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,050 basic certificates were awarded to industrial tech majors. This makes it the 46th most popular basic certificate program in the country.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,578
Associate Degree 1,106
Basic Certificate 1,050
Undergraduate Certificate 503

Earnings of Industrial Tech Majors With Basic Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for industrial tech majors with their basic certificate 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 basic certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue basic certificates in industrial tech. About 81.0% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 851
Women 199
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The racial-ethnic distribution of industrial tech basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 51
Black or African American 99
Hispanic or Latino 167
White 612
International Students 29
Other Races/Ethnicities 92
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There are 56 colleges that offer a basic certificate in industrial tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Olympic College

Bremerton, Washington
310 Yearly Graduations
26% 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 basic certificate. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 310 people received their basic certificate in industrial tech from OC. Of these students, 26% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
196 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lone Star College System is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in industrial tech. Roughly 70,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 196 people received their basic certificate in industrial tech from North Harris Montgomery. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.

#3

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
103 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Missouri comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in industrial tech. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,758 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,836 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 103 people received their basic certificate in industrial tech from UCM. Of these students, 18% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Coastal Alabama Community College

Bay Minette, Alabama
80 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Coastal Alabama Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in industrial tech. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 basic certificates were handed out to industrial tech majors at Coastal Alabama Community College. Of these students, 6% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
75 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wake Technical Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in industrial tech. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The industrial tech program at Wake Technical Community College awarded 75 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#6

Panola College

Carthage, Texas
69 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for industrial tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Panola College. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 basic certificates were handed out to industrial tech majors at Panola College. About 3% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Frank Phillips College

Borger, Texas
39 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Frank Phillips College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in industrial tech. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The industrial tech program at Frank Phillips College awarded 39 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.

39 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in industrial tech. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 people received their basic certificate in industrial tech from Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training. Of these students, 8% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Southeast Arkansas College

Pine Bluff, Arkansas
29 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southeast Arkansas College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in industrial tech. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 basic certificates were handed out to industrial tech majors at SEARK College. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.

#10

East Central College

Union, Missouri
16 Yearly Graduations
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Central College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in industrial tech. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their basic certificate in industrial tech from East Central College.

11 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for industrial tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Treasure Valley Community College. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their basic certificate in industrial tech from Treasure Valley Community College. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.

#12

Chattanooga State Community College

Chattanooga, Tennessee
9 Yearly Graduations
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Chattanooga State Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in industrial tech. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 basic certificates were handed out to industrial tech majors at Chattanooga State Community College.

#13

Western Nevada College

Carson City, Nevada
8 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Nevada College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in industrial tech. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 basic certificates were handed out to industrial tech majors at WNC. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#13

Pellissippi State Community College

Knoxville, Tennessee
8 Yearly Graduations
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pellissippi State Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in industrial tech. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their basic certificate in industrial tech from Pellissippi State Community College.

#15

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, Wisconsin
7 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fox Valley Technical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in industrial tech. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 basic certificates were handed out to industrial tech majors at FVTC. Of these students, 14% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, Wisconsin
7 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northcentral Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in industrial tech. Each year, around 5,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The industrial tech program at Northcentral Technical College awarded 7 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

#17

Eastern Florida State College

Cocoa, Florida
6 Yearly Graduations
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Florida State College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in industrial tech. The industrial tech program at Eastern Florida State College awarded 6 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#18

South Arkansas Community College

El Dorado, Arkansas
5 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South Arkansas Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in industrial tech. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their basic certificate in industrial tech from SouthArk. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

#18

Lakeland Community College

Kirtland, Ohio
5 Yearly Graduations
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for industrial tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Lakeland Community College. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 basic certificates were handed out to industrial tech majors at Lakeland.

4 Yearly Graduations

Edison State Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in industrial tech. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their basic certificate in industrial tech from Edison Community College.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to industrial tech that offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Manufacturing Engineering 2,032
Other Industrial Production 579
Plastics & Polymer Engineering 122
Welding Engineering 111
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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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