2026 Best Industrial Production Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Industrial Production Technology associate’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 584 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed 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 Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Leading the list is Sowela Technical Community College, our #1 Industrial Production Technology school in the United States. Based in Lake Charles, LA, Sowela Technical Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,305. Students borrow a median of $7,457 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Read more about Sowela Technical Community College
You'll be in good company at Bismarck State College, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Bismarck, ND, Bismarck State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,247, with out-of-state students paying around $7,331. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Read more about Bismarck State College
A rank of #5 makes Eastern Kentucky University one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Richmond, KY, Eastern Kentucky University is a public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $10,320, while out-of-state students pay about $21,230. Students borrow a median of $25,122 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Get the full Eastern Kentucky University report
Danville Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. This public school is set in Danville, VA. Students from in state pay about $4,992 in tuition and fees, 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. Read the full report on Danville Community College
Baton Rouge Community College landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Located in Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,321 in tuition and fees. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $16,000. See the full Baton Rouge Community College profile
Olympic College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Olympic College is a public school based in Bremerton, WA. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,472, with out-of-state students paying around $9,740. Graduates carry a median of $6,875 in student loans. See the full Olympic College profile
Alpena Community College placed #9 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Set in Alpena, MI, Alpena Community College is a public institution. Roughly 100% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,840, while out-of-state students pay about $8,220. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $10,000. See the full Alpena Community College profile
Iti Technical College landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. This private for-profit school is set in Baton Rouge, LA. In-state tuition and fees average $11,711. Iti Technical College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $18,383 in debt. Read the full report on Iti Technical College
Ferris State University placed #11 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Located in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,778. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $20,500. More on Ferris State University
New England Institute Of Technology landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Based in East Greenwich, RI, New England Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,275. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $17,500. See the full New England Institute Of Technology profile
University Of Alaska Anchorage did well this year, earning the #13 position. Located in Anchorage, AK, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 28%. In-state tuition and fees average $7,738, with out-of-state students paying around $21,322. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $20,750. Get the full University Of Alaska Anchorage report
Ivy Tech Community College placed #14 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, compared with $9,935 for out-of-state students. Ivy Tech Community College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $10,623 in debt. Read the full report on Ivy Tech Community College
Lake Area Technical Institute placed #15 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Set in Watertown, SD, Lake Area Technical Institute is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,718 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $13,674 in student loans. See the full Lake Area Technical Institute profile
Waukesha County Technical College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Based in Pewaukee, WI, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,803, compared with $7,046 for out-of-state students. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $16,595. Read more about Waukesha County Technical College
Owens Community College landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Based in Perrysburg, OH, Owens Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,870, while out-of-state students pay about $10,502. Graduates carry a median of $19,383 in student loans. Get the full Owens Community College report
Mitchell Technical Institute placed #20 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Set in Mitchell, SD, Mitchell Technical Institute is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,524. Graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Mitchell Technical Institute
Pittsburg State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Located in Pittsburg, KS, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,400, while out-of-state students pay about $19,744. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $22,250. See the full Pittsburg State University profile
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Set in Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,517, compared with $10,044 for out-of-state students. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $17,730. More on Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
North Dakota State College Of Science landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Located in Wahpeton, ND, North Dakota State College Of Science is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,974, compared with $6,973 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $18,609 in student loans. More on North Dakota State College Of Science
Weber State University did well this year, earning the #24 position. This public school is set in Ogden, UT. Weber State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 47%. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,557, compared with $17,545 for out-of-state students. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $23,550. More on Weber State University
South Dakota State University placed #25 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Brookings, SD. South Dakota State University graduates 62% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,299, while out-of-state students pay about $12,809. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $24,989. See the full South Dakota State University profile
Tidewater Community College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Based in Norfolk, VA, Tidewater Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,858 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,296. Students borrow a median of $14,001 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Read the full report on Tidewater Community College
Pennsylvania College Of Technology landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Set in Williamsport, PA, Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a public institution. About 45% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,940, with out-of-state students paying around $25,680. Graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. Get the full Pennsylvania College Of Technology report
Portland Community College placed #28 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Based in Portland, OR, Portland Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,220, with out-of-state students paying around $10,440. Graduates carry a median of $20,648 in student loans. More on Portland Community College
Fox Valley Technical College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Set in Appleton, WI, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,040, while out-of-state students pay about $7,283. Fox Valley Technical College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $13,319 in debt. See the full Fox Valley Technical College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Industrial Production Technology Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Hennepin Technical College landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Based in Brooklyn Park, MN, Hennepin Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,940. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $17,887. See the full Hennepin Technical College profile
Cuyahoga Community College District came in at #31 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Cleveland, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,249, while out-of-state students pay about $7,249. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $14,636. See the full Cuyahoga Community College District profile
John C Calhoun State Community College did well this year, earning the #32 position. Based in Tanner, AL, John C Calhoun State Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,120, compared with $8,990 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. See the full John C Calhoun State Community College profile
Spartanburg Community College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Spartanburg, SC. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,071, compared with $10,135 for out-of-state students. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $10,148. Read more about Spartanburg Community College
Vincennes University placed #34 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Vincennes University is a public school based in Vincennes, IN. Vincennes University posts a six-year graduation rate of 3%. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,126, while out-of-state students pay about $16,858. Vincennes University Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $16,114 in debt. Read the full report on Vincennes University
Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Based in Lancaster, PA, Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,050. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $9,915. See the full Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology profile
University Of Akron Main Campus placed #36 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Located in Akron, OH, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. University Of Akron Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 52%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,135, while out-of-state students pay about $20,815. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $25,347. See the full University Of Akron Main Campus profile
Texas State Technical College landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Based in Waco, TX, Texas State Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,212 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,812. Students borrow a median of $12,667 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Read more about Texas State Technical College
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Located in Green Bay, WI, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,960, with out-of-state students paying around $7,203. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $14,997 in debt. See the full Northeast Wisconsin Technical College profile
Community College Of Beaver County did well this year, earning the #39 position. Based in Monaca, PA, Community College Of Beaver County is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,500, compared with $20,700 for out-of-state students. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $16,802. See the full Community College Of Beaver County profile
South Louisiana Community College came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Based in Lafayette, LA, South Louisiana Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,210. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $13,500. Read the full report on South Louisiana Community College
Macomb Community College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Macomb Community College is a public school based in Warren, MI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,660, compared with $8,370 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,862 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. See the full Macomb Community College profile
Kirkwood Community College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Located in Cedar Rapids, IA, Kirkwood Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,176, while out-of-state students pay about $8,220. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $15,779. Get the full Kirkwood Community College report
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. This public school is set in Fort Wayne, IN. About 36% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,532 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,887 for out-of-state students. Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $24,119 in debt. See the full Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne profile
Southeastern Louisiana University landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Located in Hammond, LA, Southeastern Louisiana University is a public institution. About 45% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,373, with out-of-state students paying around $20,851. Graduates carry a median of $20,625 in student loans. Get the full Southeastern Louisiana University report
James H Faulkner State Community College came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Located in Bay Minette, AL, James H Faulkner State Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,040, with out-of-state students paying around $8,910. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $14,326. Read more about James H Faulkner State Community College
Lone Star College System did well this year, earning the #46 position. This public school is set in The Woodlands, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,664, while out-of-state students pay about $7,512. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $10,425. Read more about Lone Star College System
Linn State Technical College came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Based in Linn, MO, Linn State Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,160, compared with $14,610 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,042 in student loans. More on Linn State Technical College
Stark State College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Set in North Canton, OH, Stark State College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,790, while out-of-state students pay about $7,886. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $17,349. More on Stark State College
Pearl River Community College placed #50 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Set in Poplarville, MS, Pearl River Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,700, with out-of-state students paying around $6,100. Pearl River Community College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $11,000 in debt. Read more about Pearl River Community College
Hudson Valley Community College did well this year, earning the #51 position. Set in Troy, NY, Hudson Valley Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,796, compared with $11,852 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $12,868 in student loans. Read more about Hudson Valley Community College
Sullivan University ranked #52 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Set in Louisville, KY, Sullivan University is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,480. Sullivan University Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $28,394 in debt. Get the full Sullivan University report
Southeast Community College Area came in at #53 in this year's ranking. Set in Lincoln, NE, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,444, compared with $4,032 for out-of-state students. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $14,935. Read more about Southeast Community College Area
Nunez Community College ranked #54 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Based in Chalmette, LA, Nunez Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,255. Nunez Community College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $17,800 in debt. See the full Nunez Community College profile
Lorain County Community College did well this year, earning the #56 position. Lorain County Community College is a public school based in Elyria, OH. In-state tuition and fees average $4,265, while out-of-state students pay about $8,860. Lorain County Community College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $17,611 in debt. See the full Lorain County Community College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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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