Find Trade Colleges

2026 Best Industrial Production Technology Schools

2026 Best Industrial Production Technology Schools

Looking for the best Industrial Production Technology programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 584 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.

To help you make your decision, Grad Degree evaluated schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.

Top 25 Industrial Production Technology Schools in the United States

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

Illinois State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best Industrial Production Technology programs schools in the United States. Set in Normal, IL, Illinois State University is a public institution. Illinois State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,410, with out-of-state students paying around $26,058. Illinois State University Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $23,000 in debt. More on Illinois State University

Illinois Institute Of Technology came in at #2 on this year's Industrial Production Technology ranking in the United States. Based in Chicago, IL, Illinois Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $52,202. Students borrow a median of $26,774 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. See the full Illinois Institute Of Technology profile

#3

University Of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

Out of the 584 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Northern Iowa landed the #3 spot. Based in Cedar Falls, IA, University Of Northern Iowa is a public institution. University Of Northern Iowa posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Students from in state pay about $9,936 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,712. Graduates carry a median of $23,213 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Northern Iowa

Out of the 584 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Rochester Institute Of Technology landed the #4 spot. Set in Rochester, NY, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $59,210. Students borrow a median of $27,491 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. See the full Rochester Institute Of Technology profile

The strong Industrial Production Technology programs at Arizona State University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Set in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Students borrow a median of $21,842 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Read the full report on Arizona State University

University Of Massachusetts Lowell landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Set in Lowell, MA, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,966, while out-of-state students pay about $36,264. Students borrow a median of $25,574 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. More on University Of Massachusetts Lowell

#7

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State University placed #7 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Pittsburg State University is a public school based in Pittsburg, KS. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,400, compared with $19,744 for out-of-state students. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $22,250. More on Pittsburg State University

#8

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Indiana State University is a public school based in Terre Haute, IN. Indiana State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 43%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,258, while out-of-state students pay about $22,322. Graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. See the full Indiana State University profile

Western Illinois University landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Western Illinois University is a public school based in Macomb, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,572. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $27,639. Get the full Western Illinois University report

Southern Illinois University Carbondale placed #10 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Set in Carbondale, IL, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,334. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $22,000. More on Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Minnesota State University Mankato ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Minnesota State University Mankato is a public school based in Mankato, MN. Minnesota State University Mankato posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $28,500. More on Minnesota State University Mankato

#12

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Western Michigan University is a public school based in Kalamazoo, MI. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $15,987, while out-of-state students pay about $19,952. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $29,875. Read more about Western Michigan University

#13

University Of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO

University Of Central Missouri did well this year, earning the #13 position. Set in Warrensburg, MO, University Of Central Missouri is a public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $10,050, while out-of-state students pay about $18,600. University Of Central Missouri Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $23,875 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Central Missouri

#14

Oregon Institute Of Technology

Klamath Falls, OR

Oregon Institute Of Technology came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Oregon Institute Of Technology is a public school based in Klamath Falls, OR. About 54% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,260, compared with $37,196 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,551 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. More on Oregon Institute Of Technology

#15

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC

Western Carolina University placed #15 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Cullowhee, NC. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,630, with out-of-state students paying around $8,630. Graduates carry a median of $24,174 in student loans. Get the full Western Carolina University report

Middle Tennessee State University did well this year, earning the #16 position. Set in Murfreesboro, TN, Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,266, compared with $31,574 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,754 in student loans. Get the full Middle Tennessee State University report

#17

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Ypsilanti, MI. Eastern Michigan University graduates 46% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,990. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $28,781. Read the full report on Eastern Michigan University

Appalachian State University landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Set in Boone, NC, Appalachian State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,579, with out-of-state students paying around $25,212. Students borrow a median of $21,992 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Get the full Appalachian State University report

Millersville University Of Pennsylvania placed #19 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Millersville, PA. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,128, compared with $22,952 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Get the full Millersville University Of Pennsylvania report

California State University Fresno ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Set in Fresno, CA, California State University Fresno is a public institution. California State University Fresno graduates 57% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,341, with out-of-state students paying around $19,941. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $10,518. Get the full California State University Fresno report

#21

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL

Eastern Illinois University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Based in Charleston, IL, Eastern Illinois University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,377, while out-of-state students pay about $15,859. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $23,000. Read more about Eastern Illinois University

North Carolina A And T State University placed #22 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Set in Greensboro, NC, North Carolina A And T State University is a public institution. North Carolina A And T State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,813, with out-of-state students paying around $20,673. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $30,272. Read the full report on North Carolina A And T State University

Hudson Valley Community College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. More on Hudson Valley Community College

Liberty University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. See the full Liberty University profile

Kent State University At Trumbull did well this year, earning the #25 position. Read more about Kent State University At Trumbull

Rest of the Top 50 Best Industrial Production Technology Schools in the United States

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:

Murray State University placed #26 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Murray State University

Norco College placed #27 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. More on Norco College

Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Hartsville came in at #28 in this year's ranking. See the full Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Hartsville profile

Fullerton College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Get the full Fullerton College report

Georgia Northwestern Technical College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Read the full report on Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology

Cuesta College landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Cuesta College

Snow College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Get the full Snow College report

South Hills School Of Business And Technology did well this year, earning the #34 position. More on South Hills School Of Business And Technology

Belmont College came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Belmont College

Chattahoochee Valley Community College landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Chattahoochee Valley Community College report

Aims Community College came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Aims Community College

College Of Lake County did well this year, earning the #38 position. Get the full College Of Lake County report

Crowder College placed #39 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Crowder College report

Mount Aloysius College placed #40 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Mount Aloysius College

Central Carolina Community College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read more about Central Carolina Community College

Los Angeles Valley College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. See the full Los Angeles Valley College profile

Central Louisiana Technical Community College came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Get the full Central Louisiana Technical Community College report

Madison Area Technical College did well this year, earning the #44 position. More on Madison Area Technical College

Dalton State College came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Get the full Dalton State College report

Pennsylvania College Of Technology placed #46 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. More on Pennsylvania College Of Technology

Lakeland Community College placed #47 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Lakeland Community College report

Lorain County Community College did well this year, earning the #48 position. Read the full report on Lorain County Community College

Ocean County Vocational Technical School landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Ocean County Vocational Technical School

Southeast Community College Area came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Get the full Southeast Community College Area report

Best Industrial Production Technology Schools by Degree Level

Explore rankings for a specific degree level:

Ranking Methodology & Notes

The ranking above is published by Grad Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 584 ranked schools only.

References

Find Trade Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited trade schools across the U.S.