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Industrial Production Technology at Western Michigan University

Industrial Production Technology at Western Michigan University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Industrial Production Technology, take a look at what Western Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Michigan University sits in Kalamazoo, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 18 industrial production technology graduations were recorded at Western Michigan University.

Online Class Availability at Western Michigan University

Distance learning is available at Western Michigan University. Of 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Industrial Production Technology Rankings at Western Michigan University

Rankings can help you compare Western Michigan University’s Industrial Production Technology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #4 of 10
Best Value Michigan #10 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #23 of 40
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #38 of 40
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #79 of 186
Best Value Nationwide #172 of 187

Earnings for Industrial Production Technology Graduates from Western Michigan University

Students who complete Western Michigan University’s Industrial Production Technology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Industrial Production Technology at Western Michigan University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $63,559
2 years $69,338
3 years $73,968
4 years $75,617
5 years $91,015

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Industrial Production Technology graduates from Western Michigan University report median earnings of $75,617, compared with $58,084 for all Western Michigan University graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.

Industrial Production Technology earnings compared with all majors at Western Michigan University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Industrial Production Technology graduates from Western Michigan University stands at $29,875.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Industrial Production Technology graduates at Western Michigan University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Industrial Production Technology graduates at Western Michigan University are 11% women (2) and 89% men (16).

Industrial Production Technology Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University

Among the 17 bachelor’s industrial production technology graduates at Western Michigan University, 12% were women (2) and 88% were men (15).

Western Michigan University gender breakdown of Industrial Production Technology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Production Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Industrial Production Technology majors at Western Michigan University

Minority students account for 6% of Industrial Production Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, below the national average of 33%.*

Industrial Production Technology Master’s Program at Western Michigan University

Among the 1 master’s industrial production technology graduates at Western Michigan University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

Western Michigan University gender breakdown of Industrial Production Technology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Production Technology master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Industrial Production Technology majors at Western Michigan University

*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 Western Michigan University

This Industrial Production Technology program at Western Michigan University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Manufacturing Engineering 18

Highest-Paying Careers for Industrial Production Technology Graduates

Those who complete Industrial Production Technology program at Western Michigan University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Industrial Production Technology graduates, 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

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