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Manufacturing Tech in Illinois

Manufacturing Tech Schools in Illinois

In 2021-2022, 268 students earned their Manufacturing Tech degrees in IL.

A Manufacturing Tech major is the 26th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Manufacturing Tech Majors in Illinois

Manufacturing Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 118
Associate Degree 93
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 15

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a manufacturing tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of manufacturing tech majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.5%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Manufacturing Tech Grads in Illinois

There are 1,790 people in the state and 66,540 people in the nation working in manufacturing tech jobs.

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Wages for Manufacturing Tech Jobs in Illinois

In this state, manufacturing tech grads earn an average of $55,700. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,860.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer manufacturing tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,231 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,620 after earning their degree at this institution.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,015 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,856. Graduates earn an average $39,208 after graduation.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,494 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 50% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,551 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 27%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Lake Land College

Mattoon
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,644 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,779 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,597.

#7

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,849 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,679 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 21%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,519.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,203 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $29,296 after graduation.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,728 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Wabash Valley College

Mount Carmel
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
865 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Manufacturing Tech Careers in IL

Some of the careers manufacturing tech majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Industrial Engineering Technicians 5% $54,800

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to manufacturing tech.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Industrial Technology 143
Plastics & Polymer Engineering 1

View all majors related to Manufacturing Tech

View Nationwide Manufacturing Tech Report

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