by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how WKU, HILLTOPPERS stacks up against peers offering industrial production technology.
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WKU, HILLTOPPERS holds a strong position among schools offering industrial production technology. In particular, it placed #42 out of 50 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in industrial production technology.
Industrial Production Technology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS earn a median of $72,494 a year. This is higher than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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Among recent graduates, 89% of industrial production technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The largest share of industrial production technology bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. About 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in industrial production technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the industrial production technology majors at Western Kentucky University.
The industrial production technology program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 25 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 13 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 25 degrees in industrial technology/technician in the latest year of data — 8% to women and 92% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (84%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 13 degrees in manufacturing engineering technology/technician in the latest year of data — 15% to women and 85% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).