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2026 Best Industrial Production Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Industrial Production Technology undergraduate certificate degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 584 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Trade College reviewed 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 Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Sowela Technical Community College earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Sowela Technical Community College is a public school based in Lake Charles, LA. Students from in state pay about $4,305 in tuition and fees. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $7,457. Read the full report on Sowela Technical Community College
Northwest Louisiana Technical College came in at #2 on this year's Industrial Production Technology ranking in the United States. Located in Minden, LA, Northwest Louisiana Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,109. Northwest Louisiana Technical College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $9,927 in debt. Get the full Northwest Louisiana Technical College report
A rank of #3 makes Ivy Tech Community College one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Indianapolis, IN, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,154 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,935. Ivy Tech Community College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $10,623 in debt. Get the full Ivy Tech Community College report
Out of the 584 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Olympic College landed the #4 spot. Based in Bremerton, WA, Olympic College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,472, with out-of-state students paying around $9,740. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $6,875. Read more about Olympic College
Out of the 584 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Danville Community College landed the #5 spot. Located in Danville, VA, Danville Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,992, compared with $11,430 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $9,494 in student loans. Read more about Danville Community College
Bismarck State College placed #6 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Based in Bismarck, ND, Bismarck State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,247, compared with $7,331 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. More on Bismarck State College
Owens Community College placed #7 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Perrysburg, OH. Students from in state pay about $5,870 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,502. Graduates carry a median of $19,383 in student loans. Read more about Owens Community College
Los Angeles Trade Technical College placed #9 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a public school based in Los Angeles, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,238, while out-of-state students pay about $10,572. Students borrow a median of $14,833 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Read more about Los Angeles Trade Technical College
University Of Akron Main Campus did well this year, earning the #10 position. Set in Akron, OH, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,135, compared with $20,815 for out-of-state students. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $25,347. Get the full University Of Akron Main Campus report
Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Based in Cleveland, OH, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,249, while out-of-state students pay about $7,249. Students borrow a median of $14,636 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. More on Cuyahoga Community College District
Mitchell Technical Institute placed #12 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Based in Mitchell, SD, Mitchell Technical Institute is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,524. Mitchell Technical Institute Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $12,000 in debt. More on Mitchell Technical Institute
Texas State Technical College did well this year, earning the #13 position. Set in Waco, TX, Texas State Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,212, while out-of-state students pay about $11,812. Texas State Technical College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $12,667 in debt. Read more about Texas State Technical College
Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Located in Lancaster, PA, Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,050 in tuition and fees. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $9,915. Read more about Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology
Spokane Community College placed #15 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Set in Spokane, WA, Spokane Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,461, compared with $6,612 for out-of-state students. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $16,486. Read the full report on Spokane Community College
Portland Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Located in Portland, OR, Portland Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,220, while out-of-state students pay about $10,440. Graduates carry a median of $20,648 in student loans. More on Portland Community College
North Dakota State College Of Science did well this year, earning the #17 position. Located in Wahpeton, ND, North Dakota State College Of Science is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,974, compared with $6,973 for out-of-state students. North Dakota State College Of Science Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $18,609 in debt. Read more about North Dakota State College Of Science
Hennepin Technical College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Based in Brooklyn Park, MN, Hennepin Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,940. Hennepin Technical College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $17,887 in debt. Get the full Hennepin Technical College report
Stark State College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Set in North Canton, OH, Stark State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,790, with out-of-state students paying around $7,886. Graduates carry a median of $17,349 in student loans. More on Stark State College
Macomb Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Set in Warren, MI, Macomb Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,660 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,370 for out-of-state students. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $9,862. Get the full Macomb Community College report
Lone Star College System came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Based in The Woodlands, TX, Lone Star College System is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,664, while out-of-state students pay about $7,512. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $10,425. Get the full Lone Star College System report
New River Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Located in Dublin, VA, New River Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,979, while out-of-state students pay about $11,417. Students borrow a median of $13,132 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. More on New River Community College
Sinclair Community College placed #23 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Based in Dayton, OH, Sinclair Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,675, compared with $8,556 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $12,525 in student loans. Read the full report on Sinclair Community College
Hudson Valley Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. This public school is set in Troy, NY. Students from in state pay about $6,796 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,852. Graduates carry a median of $12,868 in student loans. More on Hudson Valley Community College
Kilgore College placed #25 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Located in Kilgore, TX, Kilgore College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,160 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,256 for out-of-state students. Kilgore College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $16,734 in debt. Read more about Kilgore College
Pellissippi State Community College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Based in Knoxville, TN, Pellissippi State Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,786, compared with $17,770 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $8,951 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. See the full Pellissippi State Community College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Industrial Production Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
San Juan College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Set in Farmington, NM, San Juan College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,910, with out-of-state students paying around $5,393. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $16,150. See the full San Juan College profile
Wichita Area Technical College came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Located in Wichita, KS, Wichita Area Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,237. Students borrow a median of $6,887 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. More on Wichita Area Technical College
Nashville State Community College landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Nashville, TN. In-state tuition and fees average $4,730, while out-of-state students pay about $17,714. Graduates carry a median of $16,745 in student loans. Get the full Nashville State Community College report
Nunez Community College came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Based in Chalmette, LA, Nunez Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,255. Nunez Community College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $17,800 in debt. See the full Nunez Community College profile
Monroe Community College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Located in Rochester, NY, Monroe Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,006, while out-of-state students pay about $11,056. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $12,921. Read the full report on Monroe Community College
Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus placed #31 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus report
Rogue Community College did well this year, earning the #32 position. Get the full Rogue Community College report
Southeastern Louisiana University placed #33 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. More on Southeastern Louisiana University
Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave did well this year, earning the #34 position. Get the full Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave report
Flint Hills Technical College did well this year, earning the #35 position. See the full Flint Hills Technical College profile
Ogden Weber Technical College came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Get the full Ogden Weber Technical College report
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Hartnell College came in at #37 in this year's ranking. More on Hartnell College
Kankakee Community College landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Kankakee Community College report
Lanier Technical College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Read the full report on Lanier Technical College
Umpqua Community College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. More on Umpqua Community College
Central Pennsylvania Institute Of Science And Technology landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Central Pennsylvania Institute Of Science And Technology
Southwest Virginia Community College did well this year, earning the #43 position. Read the full report on Southwest Virginia Community College
Frank Phillips College did well this year, earning the #44 position. More on Frank Phillips College
Itawamba Community College landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Itawamba Community College
Kaskaskia College did well this year, earning the #46 position. Get the full Kaskaskia College report
Glendale Community College Glendale Ca did well this year, earning the #47 position. Get the full Glendale Community College Glendale Ca report
Ozarks Technical Community College landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Ozarks Technical Community College
Central Carolina Community College placed #49 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Central Carolina Community College
Central State University came in at #50 in this year's ranking. See the full Central State University profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Trade College (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
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).