2026 Best Industrial Production Technology Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Industrial Production Technology master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 584 colleges 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 arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Leading the list is Illinois State University, our #1 Industrial Production Technology school in the United States. Based in Normal, IL, Illinois State University is a public institution. Illinois State University graduates 64% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $14,410 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $26,058. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Get the full Illinois State University report
The strong Industrial Production Technology programs at Illinois Institute Of Technology earned it the #2 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. In-state tuition and fees average $52,202. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $26,774. See the full Illinois Institute Of Technology profile
You'll be in good company at Rochester Institute Of Technology, which ranked #3 this year. Located in Rochester, NY, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $59,210. Students borrow a median of $27,491 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. More on Rochester Institute Of Technology
The strong Industrial Production Technology programs at University Of Northern Iowa earned it the #4 place in the United States. Set in Cedar Falls, IA, University Of Northern Iowa is a public institution. University Of Northern Iowa posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,936, compared with $21,712 for out-of-state students. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $23,213. Read the full report on University Of Northern Iowa
You'll be in good company at Pittsburg State University, which ranked #5 this year. Pittsburg State University is a public school based in Pittsburg, KS. About 51% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,400, while out-of-state students pay about $19,744. Pittsburg State University Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $22,250 in debt. See the full Pittsburg State University profile
Western Illinois University landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Western Illinois University is a public school based in Macomb, IL. Western Illinois University graduates 45% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $14,572 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,639 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Read more about Western Illinois University
Southern Illinois University Carbondale placed #7 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 graduates 60% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,334 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $22,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Minnesota State University Mankato ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Located in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Students from in state pay about $9,572 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Minnesota State University Mankato Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $28,500 in debt. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Mankato
Western Michigan University landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Western Michigan University is a public school based in Kalamazoo, MI. Western Michigan University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. In-state tuition and fees average $15,987, while out-of-state students pay about $19,952. Students borrow a median of $29,875 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Read the full report on Western Michigan University
Oregon Institute Of Technology landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Klamath Falls, OR. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,260, while out-of-state students pay about $37,196. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $27,551. Read the full report on Oregon Institute Of Technology
Western Carolina University placed #11 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Western Carolina University is a public school based in Cullowhee, NC. Western Carolina University posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,630, compared with $8,630 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,174 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. More on Western Carolina University
Middle Tennessee State University landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Based in Murfreesboro, TN, Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution. Middle Tennessee State University graduates 54% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,266, compared with $31,574 for out-of-state students. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $22,754. See the full Middle Tennessee State University profile
Eastern Michigan University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Located in Ypsilanti, MI, Eastern Michigan University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,990. Students borrow a median of $28,781 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. More on Eastern Michigan University
Appalachian State University placed #14 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Located in Boone, NC, Appalachian State University is a public institution. Appalachian State University graduates 74% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $7,579 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,212. Graduates carry a median of $21,992 in student loans. Read more about Appalachian State University
Millersville University Of Pennsylvania landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Located in Millersville, PA, Millersville University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Millersville University Of Pennsylvania graduates 58% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,128, while out-of-state students pay about $22,952. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $27,000. See the full Millersville University Of Pennsylvania profile
California State University Fresno came in at #16 in this year's ranking. California State University Fresno is a public school based in Fresno, CA. California State University Fresno graduates 57% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,341, while out-of-state students pay about $19,941. Students borrow a median of $10,518 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. More on California State University Fresno
University Of Central Missouri placed #17 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Based in Warrensburg, MO, University Of Central Missouri is a public institution. University Of Central Missouri graduates 54% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,050, while out-of-state students pay about $18,600. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $23,875. Get the full University Of Central Missouri report
Eastern Illinois University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Set in Charleston, IL, Eastern Illinois University is a public institution. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,377, while out-of-state students pay about $15,859. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. More on Eastern Illinois University
North Carolina A And T State University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Set in Greensboro, NC, North Carolina A And T State University is a public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $6,813 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,673 for out-of-state students. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $30,272. See the full North Carolina A And T State University profile
Heartland Community College placed #20 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Heartland Community College
John Wood Community College did well this year, earning the #21 position. Read more about John Wood Community College
Johnson College
Johnson College placed #22 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Johnson College report
Arkansas State University Mountain Home did well this year, earning the #23 position. See the full Arkansas State University Mountain Home profile
Butler County Community College did well this year, earning the #24 position. More on Butler County Community College
Mt San Antonio College placed #25 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Mt San Antonio College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Industrial Production Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology placed #26 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. More on Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology
Henry Ford Community College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. See the full Henry Ford Community College profile
Hohokus School Of Trade And Technical Sciences came in at #28 in this year's ranking. More on Hohokus School Of Trade And Technical Sciences
Randolph Community College placed #29 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. More on Randolph Community College
Waubonsee Community College landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Waubonsee Community College
Mesa Community College did well this year, earning the #31 position. More on Mesa Community College
Lewis And Clark Community College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. More on Lewis And Clark Community College
Davis Technical College landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Davis Technical College
Lamar University
Lamar University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Read more about Lamar University
Parkland College
Parkland College landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. See the full Parkland College profile
College Of The Canyons ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Read more about College Of The Canyons
Madera Community College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Get the full Madera Community College report
South Puget Sound Community College did well this year, earning the #38 position. Read more about South Puget Sound Community College
Hartnell College
Hartnell College placed #39 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Hartnell College
Midwestern State University did well this year, earning the #40 position. More on Midwestern State University
Burlington County Institute Of Technology Adult Education did well this year, earning the #41 position. Read more about Burlington County Institute Of Technology Adult Education
College Of Central Florida landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. More on College Of Central Florida
Piedmont Virginia Community College came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Piedmont Virginia Community College
Klamath Community College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Industrial Production Technology schools. Get the full Klamath Community College report
United States Military Academy came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Get the full United States Military Academy report
New Mexico State University Carlsbad came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on New Mexico State University Carlsbad
Mid Michigan Community College placed #47 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Mid Michigan Community College
Bridgevalley Community And Technical College placed #48 among Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. More on Bridgevalley Community And Technical College
Hazard Community And Technical College came in at #49 in this year's ranking. More on Hazard Community And Technical College
Johnston Community College came in at #50 in this year's ranking. More on Johnston Community College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled 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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