Industrial Production Technology at Eastern Illinois University
If you plan to study Industrial Production Technology, take a look at what Eastern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern Illinois University is in Charleston, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 342 industrial production technology degrees were awarded at Eastern Illinois University.
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Online Class Availability at Eastern Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Eastern Illinois University. Among 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Industrial Production Technology Rankings at Eastern Illinois University
Use these rankings to compare Eastern Illinois University’s Industrial Production Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #9 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #10 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 40 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #34 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #88 of 186 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #148 of 187 |
Earnings for Industrial Production Technology Graduates from Eastern Illinois University
Graduates of Eastern Illinois University’s Industrial Production Technology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,936 |
| 2 years | $61,020 |
| 3 years | $64,356 |
| 4 years | $67,004 |
| 5 years | $77,542 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Industrial Production Technology graduates from Eastern Illinois University take home a median $67,004, compared with $54,001 for all Eastern Illinois University graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Industrial Production Technology graduates from Eastern Illinois University is $23,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Industrial Production Technology graduates at Eastern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Industrial Production Technology graduates at Eastern Illinois University are 27% women (93) and 73% men (249).
Industrial Production Technology Master’s Program at Eastern Illinois University
Among the 342 master’s industrial production technology degrees awarded at Eastern Illinois University, 27% were women (93) and 73% were men (249).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Production Technology master’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 335 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 1% of Industrial Production Technology master’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University, below the national average of 10%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Industrial Production Technology Concentrations at Eastern Illinois University
The Industrial Production Technology program at Eastern Illinois University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Technology | 342 |
Top-Paying Careers for Industrial Production Technology Graduates
Those who complete Industrial Production Technology program at Eastern Illinois University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Industrial Production Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $61,455 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $50,036 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.