2026 Best Value Industrial Production Technology Schools
Looking for the best-value Industrial Production Technology programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 584 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Industrial Production Technology Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Brigham Young University Idaho tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Industrial Production Technology programs schools in the United States. Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit school based in Rexburg, ID. Students from in state pay about $4,800 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,287 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,406 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $13,287 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Brigham Young University Idaho
Sowela Technical Community College came in at #2 on this year's best-value 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 average $4,305. Graduates carry a median of $7,457 in student loans. Sowela Technical Community College alumni report median earnings of $32,303 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $7,457 median debt. More on Sowela Technical Community College
Out of the 584 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Northwest Louisiana Technical College landed the #3 spot. Set in Minden, LA, Northwest Louisiana Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,109. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $9,927. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $32,503. That is a strong return on a $9,927 median debt. See the full Northwest Louisiana Technical College profile
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Baton Rouge Community College earned it the #5 place 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. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $16,000. Baton Rouge Community College alumni report median earnings of $34,581 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,000 median debt. Read more about Baton Rouge Community College
Bismarck State College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools. Set in Bismarck, ND, Bismarck State College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,247 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,331. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Median earnings reach $54,277 ten years out. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Bismarck State College
South Louisiana Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools. 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. Median earnings reach $31,432 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $13,500 median debt. Read the full report on South Louisiana Community College
Lake Area Technical Institute ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools. Set in Watertown, SD, Lake Area Technical Institute is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,718. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $13,674. Lake Area Technical Institute alumni report median earnings of $45,473 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $13,674 median debt. Get the full Lake Area Technical Institute report
Waukesha County Technical College landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Waukesha County Technical College is a public school based in Pewaukee, WI. Students from in state pay about $4,803 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,046. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $16,595. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,894. Set against $16,595 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Waukesha County Technical College profile
Fox Valley Technical College came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. 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. Fox Valley Technical College alumni report median earnings of $45,684 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $13,319 median debt. See the full Fox Valley Technical College profile
Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Angola, IN, Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,176. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $24,787. Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus alumni report median earnings of $57,165 a decade after entry. Set against $24,787 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 40% of those who apply are admitted. More on Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus
Southeast Community College Area offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Set in Lincoln, NE, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,444, compared with $4,032 for out-of-state students. Southeast Community College Area Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $14,935 in debt. Median earnings reach $43,405 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $14,935 median debt. Get the full Southeast Community College Area report
Alpena Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools. Based in Alpena, MI, Alpena Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,840, while out-of-state students pay about $8,220. Students borrow a median of $10,000 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Alpena Community College alumni report median earnings of $36,442 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $10,000 median debt. See the full Alpena Community College profile
Spokane Community College came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Set in Spokane, WA, Spokane Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,461, with out-of-state students paying around $6,612. Students borrow a median of $16,486 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Spokane Community College alumni report median earnings of $41,984 a decade after entry. Set against $16,486 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Spokane Community College
Anoka Technical College came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Based in Anoka, MN, Anoka Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,267. Students borrow a median of $18,408 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,746. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Anoka Technical College profile
North Dakota State College Of Science came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Wahpeton, ND. Students from in state pay about $5,974 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,973. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $18,609. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,513. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on North Dakota State College Of Science
Hennepin Technical College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools. Based in Brooklyn Park, MN, Hennepin Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,940. Graduates carry a median of $17,887 in student loans. Hennepin Technical College alumni report median earnings of $49,460 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Hennepin Technical College
Pearl River Community College came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Pearl River Community College is a public school based in Poplarville, MS. In-state tuition and fees average $3,700, with out-of-state students paying around $6,100. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $33,019. Set against $11,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Pearl River Community College
Danville Community College landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Danville, VA, Danville Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,992, with out-of-state students paying around $11,430. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $9,494. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $31,664. Set against $9,494 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Danville Community College profile
Ivy Tech Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools. Ivy Tech Community College is a public school based in Indianapolis, IN. Students from in state pay about $5,154 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,935. Ivy Tech Community College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $10,623 in debt. Ivy Tech Community College alumni report median earnings of $37,186 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $10,623 median debt. Get the full Ivy Tech Community College report
Nunez Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools. Nunez Community College is a public school based in Chalmette, LA. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,255. Nunez Community College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $17,800 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $35,343 ten years after entry. Set against $17,800 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Nunez Community College report
Olympic College placed #23 among the best-value 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, while out-of-state students pay about $9,740. Olympic College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $6,875 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,169. That is a strong return on a $6,875 median debt. Get the full Olympic College report
Antelope Valley College placed #24 among the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Set in Lancaster, CA, Antelope Valley College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,124, while out-of-state students pay about $9,548. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $10,280. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $36,526. Set against $10,280 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Antelope Valley College profile
Wayne State College came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. Wayne State College is a public school based in Wayne, NE. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,171. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $47,075. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Get the full Wayne State College report
Illinois State University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools. Illinois State University is a public school based in Normal, IL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,410, with out-of-state students paying around $26,058. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,117. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%. Read the full report on Illinois State University
Mitchell Technical Institute placed #27 among the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Mitchell Technical Institute is a public school based in Mitchell, SD. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,524. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $12,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,743. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt. Read the full report on Mitchell Technical Institute
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Industrial Production Technology Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College placed #28 among the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Based in Green Bay, WI, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,960, with out-of-state students paying around $7,203. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $14,997. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College alumni report median earnings of $44,553 a decade after entry. Set against $14,997 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
San Juan College placed #29 among the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Located in Farmington, NM, San Juan College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,910, while out-of-state students pay about $5,393. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $16,150. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $36,513. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on San Juan College
Iti Technical College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools. Set in Baton Rouge, LA, Iti Technical College is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $11,711 in tuition and fees. Iti Technical College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $18,383 in debt. Median earnings reach $68,342 ten years out. Set against $18,383 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Iti Technical College
Bemidji State University came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Based in Bemidji, MN, Bemidji State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,237. Students borrow a median of $25,819 to complete their Industrial Production Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $53,755. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Bemidji State University admits about 56% of applicants. Get the full Bemidji State University report
Kirkwood Community College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Kirkwood Community College is a public school based 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,016 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Kirkwood Community College profile
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Set in Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,517, with out-of-state students paying around $10,044. Cincinnati State Technical And Community College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $17,730 in debt. Cincinnati State Technical And Community College alumni report median earnings of $40,137 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Lone Star College System offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Based in The Woodlands, TX, Lone Star College System is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,664, while out-of-state students pay about $7,512. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $10,425. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $42,466. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Lone Star College System
Owens Community College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools. Located in Perrysburg, OH, Owens Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,870, while out-of-state students pay about $10,502. Graduates carry a median of $19,383 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,275. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Owens Community College profile
University Of Southern Mississippi came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Located in Hattiesburg, MS, University Of Southern Mississippi is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,998, while out-of-state students pay about $11,998. Graduates carry a median of $31,250 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,140. Set against $31,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Southern Mississippi has an acceptance rate of 99%. Read more about University Of Southern Mississippi
Ferris State University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools. This public school is set in Big Rapids, MI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,778. Graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,735. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%. More on Ferris State University
Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools. Set in Cleveland, OH, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,249, compared with $7,249 for out-of-state students. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $14,636. Cuyahoga Community College District alumni report median earnings of $35,654 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $14,636 median debt. More on Cuyahoga Community College District
John C Calhoun State Community College came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Tanner, AL. In-state tuition and fees average $5,120, compared with $8,990 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Median earnings reach $38,192 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt. Get the full John C Calhoun State Community College report
Stark State College offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Set in North Canton, OH, Stark State College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,790 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,886. Stark State College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $17,349 in debt. Median earnings reach $34,661 ten years out. Set against $17,349 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Stark State College
Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology placed #43 among the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Lancaster, PA. Students from in state pay about $9,050 in tuition and fees. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $9,915. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,681. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. More on Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology
Macomb Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Based in Warren, MI, Macomb Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,660, while out-of-state students pay about $8,370. Macomb Community College Industrial Production Technology students take on a median of $9,862 in debt. Macomb Community College alumni report median earnings of $41,596 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Macomb Community College
Western Illinois University came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Set in Macomb, IL, Western Illinois University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,572. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $27,639. Median earnings reach $54,163 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $27,639 median debt. Western Illinois University admits about 71% of applicants. Read more about Western Illinois University
Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools. Set in Carbondale, IL, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,334. Graduates carry a median of $22,000 in student loans. Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumni report median earnings of $53,390 a decade after entry. Set against $22,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Portland Community College placed #47 among the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Based in Portland, OR, Portland Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,220, while out-of-state students pay about $10,440. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $20,648. Portland Community College alumni report median earnings of $44,592 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,648 median debt. See the full Portland Community College profile
Central Michigan University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools. Located in Mount Pleasant, MI, Central Michigan University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,480. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $27,857. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,874. Set against $27,857 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Central Michigan University admits about 90% of applicants. Read the full report on Central Michigan University
University Of Wisconsin Platteville ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools. Set in Platteville, WI, University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,644, while out-of-state students pay about $17,603. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $25,125. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,760 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Wisconsin Platteville profile
Spartanburg Community College came in at #51 in this year's value ranking. Spartanburg Community College is a public school based in Spartanburg, SC. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,071, while out-of-state students pay about $10,135. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $10,148. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,097. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Spartanburg Community College
Houston Community College came in at #52 in this year's value ranking. Based in Houston, TX, Houston Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,040 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,460 for out-of-state students. Typical Industrial Production Technology student debt is $19,223. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,254 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Houston Community College
Washtenaw Community College placed #53 among the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools in the United States. Located 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. Graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $39,449. Set against $15,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Washtenaw Community College
Los Angeles Trade Technical College ranked #54 on our 2026 list of the best-value Industrial Production Technology schools. This public school is set in Los Angeles, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,238, compared with $10,572 for out-of-state students. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $14,833. Los Angeles Trade Technical College alumni report median earnings of $35,233 a decade after entry. Set against $14,833 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Los Angeles Trade Technical College profile
Murray State University landed the #55 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Murray, KY. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,900, while out-of-state students pay about $19,836. The median Industrial Production Technology program debt is $23,420. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,737. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%. Read more about Murray State University
Best Value Industrial Production Technology Schools by Degree Level
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 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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