Compare 5 Process Safety Technology/Technician. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $66,639.
Process Safety Technology/Technician programs produce graduates earning between $47,260 and $77,049—a $30K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 5 ranked programs in the Midwest, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Grand Valley State University's Process Safety Technology/Technician program leads with graduates earning $77,049, well above the $66,639 average. University of Central Missouri follows at $71,261, while Pittsburg State University delivers $69,750—proving that regional publics dominate this specialized field through focused technical training.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Pittsburg State University graduates borrow $18,969 and face just a 5.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.27, graduates can handle their loans with minimal financial stress after graduation.
Highest program earnings: $77,049
Strong outcomes ($77,049) with 95% acceptance
5.5% payment burden | Excellent
8.8% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $77,049 | 18 | $24,500 | Excellent | $26,392 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $71,261 | 57 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,000 | Good | |
| #3 | $69,750 | 21 | $18,969 | Excellent | $10,000 | Good | |
| #4 | $67,876 | 33 | $23,188 | Excellent | $18,635 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $47,260 | 20 | $24,000 | Manageable | $17,049 | Challenging |
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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