2026 Best Industrial Production Technology Schools
Looking for the best Industrial Production Technology programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 584 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Industrial Production Technology Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Brigham Young University Idaho tops our 2026 ranking of the best Industrial Production Technology programs schools in the United States. Located in Rexburg, ID, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. Brigham Young University Idaho posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. In-state tuition and fees average $4,800. Students borrow a median of $13,287 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. See the full Brigham Young University Idaho profile
A rank of #2 makes Illinois State University one of the top choices in the United States. This public school is set in Normal, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. In-state tuition and fees average $14,410, compared with $26,058 for out-of-state students. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $23,000. More on Illinois State University
The strong Industrial Production Technology programs at Bismarck State College earned it the #3 place in the United States. Based in Bismarck, ND, Bismarck State College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,247, with out-of-state students paying around $7,331. Graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Get the full Bismarck State College report
Sowela Technical Community College came in at #4 on this year's Industrial Production Technology ranking in the United States. Set in Lake Charles, LA, Sowela Technical Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,305. Students borrow a median of $7,457 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. See the full Sowela Technical Community College profile
Ohio Northern University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Ohio Northern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Ada, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. In-state tuition and fees average $39,600. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $26,661. Read the full report on Ohio Northern University
Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus did well this year, earning the #7 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Angola, IN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,176. Students borrow a median of $24,787 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. See the full Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus profile
Purdue University Main Campus came in at #8 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in West Lafayette, IN. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $21,345. Get the full Purdue University Main Campus report
Texas A And M University College Station did well this year, earning the #9 position. Based in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Students borrow a median of $22,462 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report
University Of Dayton placed #11 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. University Of Dayton is a private not-for-profit school based in Dayton, OH. About 80% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $49,140. Students borrow a median of $26,405 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Get the full University Of Dayton report
Murray State University landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Based in Murray, KY, Murray State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,900, while out-of-state students pay about $19,836. Students borrow a median of $23,420 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Read more about Murray State University
Danville Community College landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Set in Danville, VA, Danville Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,992, compared with $11,430 for out-of-state students. Danville Community College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $9,494 in debt. Get the full Danville Community College report
Southern Illinois University Carbondale placed #14 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public school based in Carbondale, IL. Southern Illinois University Carbondale posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,334. Southern Illinois University Carbondale Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $22,000 in debt. See the full Southern Illinois University Carbondale profile
Eastern Kentucky University placed #15 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Richmond, KY. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,320, with out-of-state students paying around $21,230. Graduates carry a median of $25,122 in student loans. More on Eastern Kentucky University
University Of Wisconsin Platteville ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Set in Platteville, WI, University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a public institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,644, compared with $17,603 for out-of-state students. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $25,125. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Platteville
Illinois Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #17 position. Based in Chicago, IL, Illinois Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Illinois Institute Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. Students from in state pay about $52,202 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,774 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. More on Illinois Institute Of Technology
Northwest Louisiana Technical College placed #18 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Located in Minden, LA, Northwest Louisiana Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,109. Northwest Louisiana Technical College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $9,927 in debt. Read more about Northwest Louisiana Technical College
Ferris State University did well this year, earning the #19 position. Ferris State University is a public school based in Big Rapids, MI. About 56% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,778. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Read the full report on Ferris State University
East Carolina University placed #21 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Based in Greenville, NC, East Carolina University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,361, compared with $23,638 for out-of-state students. East Carolina University Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $20,625 in debt. Read more about East Carolina University
University Of Northern Iowa came in at #22 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Cedar Falls, IA. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,936, with out-of-state students paying around $21,712. University Of Northern Iowa Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $23,213 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Northern Iowa
Baton Rouge Community College placed #23 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Located in Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,321. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $16,000. More on Baton Rouge Community College
Olympic College placed #24 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Bremerton, WA. Students from in state pay about $4,472 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,740. Students borrow a median of $6,875 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Read more about Olympic College
Alpena Community College did well this year, earning the #25 position. Based in Alpena, MI, Alpena Community College is a public institution. About 100% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,840, with out-of-state students paying around $8,220. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $10,000. See the full Alpena Community College profile
Kennesaw State University did well this year, earning the #27 position. Kennesaw State University is a public school based in Kennesaw, GA. Kennesaw State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 52%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,808, compared with $17,736 for out-of-state students. Kennesaw State University Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $28,250 in debt. Read more about Kennesaw State University
Rochester Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #28 position. Set in Rochester, NY, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Rochester Institute Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. In-state tuition and fees run about $59,210. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $27,491. Read the full report on Rochester Institute Of Technology
Iti Technical College did well this year, earning the #29 position. Set in Baton Rouge, LA, Iti Technical College is a private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,711. Iti Technical College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $18,383 in debt. See the full Iti Technical College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Industrial Production Technology Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Central Washington University landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Central Washington University is a public school based in Ellensburg, WA. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,417 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,526 for out-of-state students. Central Washington University Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $21,988 in debt. Read the full report on Central Washington University
New England Institute Of Technology landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Located in East Greenwich, RI, New England Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $37,275. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $17,500. More on New England Institute Of Technology
Dunwoody College Of Technology ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Dunwoody College Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school based in Minneapolis, MN. About 86% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,477. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $18,973. Read the full report on Dunwoody College Of Technology
Arizona State University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Based in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Students from in state pay about $12,223 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $21,842. See the full Arizona State University profile
Ivy Tech Community College placed #34 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Ivy Tech Community College is a public school based in Indianapolis, IN. In-state tuition and fees average $5,154, with out-of-state students paying around $9,935. Graduates carry a median of $10,623 in student loans. Read the full report on Ivy Tech Community College
University Of Alaska Anchorage ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Based in Anchorage, AK, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution. University Of Alaska Anchorage graduates 28% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,738, compared with $21,322 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans. More on University Of Alaska Anchorage
University Of Massachusetts Lowell came in at #36 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Lowell, MA. About 65% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $16,966 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $36,264. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $25,574. More on University Of Massachusetts Lowell
Pittsburg State University did well this year, earning the #37 position. This public school is set in Pittsburg, KS. Pittsburg State University graduates 51% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,400, while out-of-state students pay about $19,744. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $22,250. Get the full Pittsburg State University report
Minnesota State University Mankato did well this year, earning the #38 position. Located in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. Minnesota State University Mankato posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $28,500. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Mankato
University Of Southern Mississippi came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Set in Hattiesburg, MS, University Of Southern Mississippi is a public institution. University Of Southern Mississippi graduates 49% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,998 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,998 for out-of-state students. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $31,250. See the full University Of Southern Mississippi profile
Pennsylvania College Of Technology ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Based in Williamsport, PA, Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a public institution. About 45% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,940, while out-of-state students pay about $25,680. Graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. More on Pennsylvania College Of Technology
University Of Central Missouri came in at #41 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Warrensburg, MO. University Of Central Missouri graduates 54% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,050 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,600. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $23,875. See the full University Of Central Missouri profile
Western Illinois University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Based in Macomb, IL, Western Illinois University is a public institution. Western Illinois University graduates 45% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,572. Western Illinois University Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $27,639 in debt. Get the full Western Illinois University report
Central Michigan University came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Located in Mount Pleasant, MI, Central Michigan University is a public institution. Central Michigan University graduates 59% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,480. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $27,857. More on Central Michigan University
Lake Area Technical Institute landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Based in Watertown, SD, Lake Area Technical Institute is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,718. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $13,674. Read the full report on Lake Area Technical Institute
Western Michigan University came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Set in Kalamazoo, MI, Western Michigan University is a public institution. Western Michigan University graduates 58% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,987, with out-of-state students paying around $19,952. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $29,875. Read the full report on Western Michigan University
Fox Valley Technical College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Fox Valley Technical College is a public school based in Appleton, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,040, with out-of-state students paying around $7,283. Students borrow a median of $13,319 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Read the full report on Fox Valley Technical College
Saint Cloud State University placed #47 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Saint Cloud, MN. Saint Cloud State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 39%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,245. Students borrow a median of $16,084 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. More on Saint Cloud State University
Waukesha County Technical College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Located in Pewaukee, WI, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,803, with out-of-state students paying around $7,046. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $16,595. Read more about Waukesha County Technical College
Kansas State University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. This public school is set in Manhattan, KS. Kansas State University graduates 71% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Kansas State University Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $23,546 in debt. See the full Kansas State University profile
Bemidji State University placed #50 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Based in Bemidji, MN, Bemidji State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,237. Bemidji State University Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $25,819 in debt. More on Bemidji State University
Oregon Institute Of Technology ranked #51 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. This public school is set in Klamath Falls, OR. Oregon Institute Of Technology graduates 54% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,260, with out-of-state students paying around $37,196. Graduates carry a median of $27,551 in student loans. Get the full Oregon Institute Of Technology report
Ecpi University ranked #52 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Set in Virginia Beach, VA, Ecpi University is a private for-profit institution. Ecpi University posts a six-year graduation rate of 28%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,484. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $27,988. See the full Ecpi University profile
Mississippi State University did well this year, earning the #53 position. Mississippi State University is a public school based in Mississippi State, MS. About 67% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,202, compared with $27,637 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. More on Mississippi State University
Owens Community College came in at #55 in this year's ranking. Owens Community College is a public school based in Perrysburg, OH. Students from in state pay about $5,870 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,502. Students borrow a median of $19,383 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Read the full report on Owens Community College
Best Industrial Production Technology Schools by Degree Level
Compare rankings by degree level:
- Best Industrial Production Technology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Industrial Production Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Industrial Production Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Industrial Production Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Industrial Production Technology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Industrial Production Technology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Industrial Production Technology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 584 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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