Compare 52 Industrial Technology/Technician. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $77,090. Top programs: $103,769+.
With top graduates earning $85,411, Industrial Technology/Technician stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $19K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Brigham Young University-Idaho's Industrial Technology program leads with graduates earning $85,411, well above the $67K average across all programs. Central Connecticut State follows at $84,550, while Ferris State delivers $81,758—demonstrating that specialized programs at focused institutions often outperform more prestigious alternatives.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Brigham Young University-Idaho graduates borrow $13,969 and face just a 3.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $85,411
Strong outcomes with 97% acceptance
3.0% payment burden | Excellent
4.9% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $103,769 | 20 | $13,969 | Excellent | $7,556 | Excellent | |
| #2 | $98,018 | 12 | $21,028 | Excellent | $12,951 | Excellent | |
| #3 | Weber State UniversityPublic | $94,454 | 31 | $15,113 | Excellent | $7,520 | Excellent |
| #4 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $91,993 | 99 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,849 | Excellent |
| #5 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $91,915 | 10 | $24,000 | Excellent | $17,049 | Good |
| #6 | $89,904 | 51 | $22,500 | Excellent | $14,301 | Excellent | |
| #7 | Ohio Northern UniversityPrivate | $89,697 | 17 | $27,000 | Excellent | $32,246 | Manageable |
| #8 | $89,629 | 149 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Good | |
| #9 | $89,195 | 52 | $18,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $88,492 | 31 | $23,000 | Excellent | $14,877 | Good | |
| #11 | $88,474 | 163 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | Good | |
| #12 | $87,678 | 52 | $19,606 | Excellent | $17,125 | Good | |
| #13 | $87,580 | 35 | $19,691 | Excellent | $17,670 | Good | |
| #14 | $87,442 | 64 | $21,543 | Excellent | $19,500 | Good | |
| #15 | Lamar UniversityPublic | $87,113 | 46 | $21,250 | Excellent | $11,359 | Excellent |
| #16 | $86,970 | 35 | $13,000 | Excellent | $12,526 | Excellent | |
| #17 | $86,033 | 37 | $22,095 | Excellent | $18,310 | Good | |
| #18 | $85,665 | 55 | $23,961 | Excellent | $36,863 | Manageable | |
| #19 | $83,958 | 98 | $21,977 | Excellent | $15,000 | Good | |
| #20 | $83,115 | 11 | $21,106 | Excellent | $13,695 | Good | |
| #21 | $82,740 | 27 | $26,188 | Excellent | $22,488 | Good | |
| #22 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $82,332 | 19 | $23,250 | Excellent | $43,810 | Manageable |
| #23 | East Carolina UniversityPublic | $81,852 | 201 | $22,750 | Excellent | $19,710 | Good |
| #24 | $81,562 | 37 | $18,969 | Excellent | $10,000 | Excellent | |
| #25 | Shawnee State UniversityPublic | $81,446 | 18 | $23,000 | Excellent | $17,366 | Good |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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