2026 Best Industrial Production Technology Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Industrial Production Technology certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 584 institutions 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.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated schools to produce 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 Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
The strong Industrial Production Technology programs at Sowela Technical Community College earned it the #3 place in the United States. Located in Lake Charles, LA, Sowela Technical Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,305. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $7,457. Get the full Sowela Technical Community College report
The strong Industrial Production Technology programs at Danville Community College earned it the #4 place in the United States. This public school is set in Danville, VA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,992, while out-of-state students pay about $11,430. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $9,494. Get the full Danville Community College report
Out of the 584 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Northwest Louisiana Technical College landed the #5 spot. Based in Minden, LA, Northwest Louisiana Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,109. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $9,927. See the full Northwest Louisiana Technical College profile
Purdue University Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Based in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Purdue University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,345 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Read the full report on Purdue University Main Campus
Olympic College landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Set in Bremerton, WA, Olympic College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,472, while out-of-state students pay about $9,740. Students borrow a median of $6,875 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Read more about Olympic College
Dunwoody College Of Technology landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Located in Minneapolis, MN, Dunwoody College Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,477. Graduates carry a median of $18,973 in student loans. More on Dunwoody College Of Technology
Fox Valley Technical College did well this year, earning the #9 position. Fox Valley Technical College is a public school based in Appleton, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,040, while out-of-state students pay about $7,283. Students borrow a median of $13,319 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. More on Fox Valley Technical College
University Of Central Missouri placed #10 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Based in Warrensburg, MO, University Of Central Missouri is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,050, with out-of-state students paying around $18,600. Graduates carry a median of $23,875 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Central Missouri
Ivy Tech Community College did well this year, earning the #11 position. Located in Indianapolis, IN, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,154 in tuition and fees, 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. Get the full Ivy Tech Community College report
Kansas State University placed #12 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Set in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. About 71% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Graduates carry a median of $23,546 in student loans. See the full Kansas State University profile
Ecpi University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Based in Virginia Beach, VA, Ecpi University is a private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 28%. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,484. Students borrow a median of $27,988 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. See the full Ecpi University profile
University Of Massachusetts Lowell landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Lowell, MA. University Of Massachusetts Lowell graduates 65% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $16,966 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $36,264. University Of Massachusetts Lowell Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $25,574 in debt. More on University Of Massachusetts Lowell
Northern Kentucky University landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Set in Highland Heights, KY, Northern Kentucky University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,088, while out-of-state students pay about $21,912. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Read the full report on Northern Kentucky University
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College did well this year, earning the #16 position. This public school is set in Cincinnati, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,517, with out-of-state students paying around $10,044. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $17,730. More on Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Western Kentucky University placed #17 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Located in Bowling Green, KY, Western Kentucky University is a public institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,652, with out-of-state students paying around $27,000. Western Kentucky University Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $24,499 in debt. Read more about Western Kentucky University
Antelope Valley College did well this year, earning the #18 position. This public school is set in Lancaster, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,124, with out-of-state students paying around $9,548. Graduates carry a median of $10,280 in student loans. Read the full report on Antelope Valley College
Anoka Technical College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Located in Anoka, MN, Anoka Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,267. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $18,408. Read more about Anoka Technical College
Tidewater Community College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Located in Norfolk, VA, Tidewater Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,858, while out-of-state students pay about $12,296. Tidewater Community College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $14,001 in debt. See the full Tidewater Community College profile
Cuyahoga Community College District placed #21 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Based in Cleveland, OH, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,249, compared with $7,249 for out-of-state students. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $14,636. Read the full report on Cuyahoga Community College District
John C Calhoun State Community College did well this year, earning the #22 position. Located 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. John C Calhoun State Community College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $12,000 in debt. Read more about John C Calhoun State Community College
Metropolitan State College Of Denver ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Set in Denver, CO, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a public institution. Roughly 31% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,124, compared with $30,684 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,484 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Read more about Metropolitan State College Of Denver
Hennepin Technical College landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Set in Brooklyn Park, MN, Hennepin Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,940. Students borrow a median of $17,887 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Read the full report on Hennepin Technical College
Kirkwood Community College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Cedar Rapids, IA. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,176, with out-of-state students paying around $8,220. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $15,779. Get the full Kirkwood Community College report
Portland Community College placed #26 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Portland, OR. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,220, compared with $10,440 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,648 in student loans. Read more about Portland Community College
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne did well this year, earning the #27 position. Set in Fort Wayne, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 36%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,532, while out-of-state students pay about $22,887. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $24,119. See the full Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Industrial Production Technology Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Stark State College came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Stark State College is a public school based in North Canton, OH. In-state tuition and fees average $4,790, while out-of-state students pay about $7,886. Students borrow a median of $17,349 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Read more about Stark State College
Los Angeles Trade Technical College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a public school based in Los Angeles, CA. Students from in state pay about $1,238 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,572. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $14,833. Read more about Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Eastern Florida State College placed #30 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Melbourne, FL. In-state tuition and fees average $2,791, compared with $10,976 for out-of-state students. Eastern Florida State College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $18,123 in debt. See the full Eastern Florida State College profile
Lake Land College did well this year, earning the #31 position. This public school is set in Mattoon, IL. Students from in state pay about $4,415 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,301. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $7,769. Read the full report on Lake Land College
Lone Star College System landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in The Woodlands, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,664, with out-of-state students paying around $7,512. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $10,425. See the full Lone Star College System profile
Pine Technical College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. This public school is set in Pine City, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,738. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $22,454. Read more about Pine Technical College
James H Faulkner State Community College placed #34 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Based in Bay Minette, AL, James H Faulkner State Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,040, with out-of-state students paying around $8,910. Students borrow a median of $14,326 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Get the full James H Faulkner State Community College report
Vincennes University did well this year, earning the #35 position. Set in Vincennes, IN, Vincennes University is a public institution. About 3% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,126, with out-of-state students paying around $16,858. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $16,114. See the full Vincennes University profile
New River Community College came in at #36 in this year's ranking. New River Community College is a public school based in Dublin, VA. In-state tuition and fees average $4,979, with out-of-state students paying around $11,417. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $13,132. Read more about New River Community College
Chattanooga State Community College did well this year, earning the #37 position. Chattanooga State Community College is a public school based in Chattanooga, TN. In-state tuition and fees average $4,772, compared with $17,756 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $12,079 in student loans. More on Chattanooga State Community College
Sinclair Community College landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Dayton, OH. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,675, with out-of-state students paying around $8,556. Students borrow a median of $12,525 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Get the full Sinclair Community College report
Tri County Technical College landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Based in Pendleton, SC, Tri County Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,448 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,007. Tri County Technical College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $15,787 in debt. Read the full report on Tri County Technical College
Wichita Area Technical College did well this year, earning the #40 position. Wichita Area Technical College is a public school based in Wichita, KS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,237. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $6,887. Get the full Wichita Area Technical College report
Pellissippi State Community College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Pellissippi State Community College is a public school based in Knoxville, TN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,786, with out-of-state students paying around $17,770. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $8,951. Read more about Pellissippi State Community College
Houston Community College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Houston Community College is a public school based in Houston, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,040, with out-of-state students paying around $5,460. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $19,223. Read more about Houston Community College
Nashville State Community College came in at #43 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Nashville, TN. In-state tuition and fees average $4,730, with out-of-state students paying around $17,714. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $16,745. Read the full report on Nashville State Community College
Louisiana Delta Community College landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Set in Monroe, LA, Louisiana Delta Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,159. Graduates carry a median of $14,024 in student loans. Read more about Louisiana Delta Community College
Nunez Community College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Nunez Community College is a public school based in Chalmette, LA. Students from in state pay about $4,255 in tuition and fees. Nunez Community College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $17,800 in debt. Read the full report on Nunez Community College
Kilgore College came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Set in Kilgore, TX, Kilgore College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,160, while out-of-state students pay about $5,256. Graduates carry a median of $16,734 in student loans. See the full Kilgore College profile
Washtenaw Community College came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, Washtenaw Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,736, while out-of-state students pay about $6,504. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $15,000. Read the full report on Washtenaw Community College
Lower Columbia College placed #46 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Lower Columbia College report
University Of Puerto Rico Ponce did well this year, earning the #47 position. More on University Of Puerto Rico Ponce
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College
Waubonsee Community College came in at #49 in this year's ranking. More on Waubonsee Community College
Westmoreland County Community College came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Read more about Westmoreland County Community College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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