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Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Tech in Illinois

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Tech Schools in Illinois

In 2021-2022, 281 students earned their Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Tech degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Tech is the 28th most popular major in the state out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Tech Majors in Illinois

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 155
Associate Degree 72
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 54
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 54

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a industrial mechanics and maintenance tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of industrial mechanics and maintenance tech majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.0%
  • White: 78.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Tech Grads in Illinois

20,190 people in the state and 520,050 in the nation are employed in jobs related to industrial mechanics and maintenance tech.

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Wages for Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Tech Jobs in Illinois

In this state, industrial mechanics and maintenance tech grads earn an average of $55,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,000.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer industrial mechanics and maintenance tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,002 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,227. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. 93% of students get financical aid.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,551 Total Students

27% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $33,765 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
992 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,213 Total Students

The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,150. 27% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Kaskaskia College

Centralia
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,282 Total Students

A typical student attending Kaskaskia College will pay a net price of $6,064. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,561 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,050 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,628. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,728 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. In their early career, John Wood Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,638.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,687 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,683 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

#9

Prairie State College

Chicago Heights
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,618 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,545 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $6,290. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,697 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,025. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid.

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Tech Careers in IL

Some of the careers industrial mechanics and maintenance tech majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Millwrights 12% $67,560
Elevator Installers and Repairers 11% $100,970
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 10% $54,930
Machinery Maintenance Workers 9% $53,270

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to industrial mechanics and maintenance tech.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Heavy Equipment Maintenance 11

View all majors related to Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Tech

View Nationwide Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Tech Report

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