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2026 Best Industrial Technology/Technician Associate’s Degree Schools

14 Colleges in the United States
859 Industrial Technology/Technician Degrees Awarded
$48,344 Avg Early-Career Salary

Industrial Technology/Technician programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 196 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for industrial technology/technician students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Industrial Technology/Technician in the United States

See the highest-ranked industrial technology/technician schools offering a associate’s degree below.

Top Schools in Industrial Technology/Technician

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Our analysis ranked Bismarck State College the best school in the country for a degree in industrial technology/technician. Bismarck State College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bismarck. There were roughly 15 industrial technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Bismarck State College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the industrial technology/technician program make about $82,310 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. Read more about the industrial technology/technician program at Bismarck State College

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in industrial technology/technician, ranking #2. Set in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. There were roughly 33 industrial technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Ferris State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, industrial technology/technician degree recipients from Ferris State University generally make around $78,820. Typical student debt for the program is $16,750. Get the full industrial technology/technician details for Ferris State University

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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN

Vincennes University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in industrial technology/technician, landing the #3 spot this year. Vincennes University is a very large public school located in the town of Vincennes. Vincennes University graduates 3% of students within six years. About 68 industrial technology/technician degrees were awarded at Vincennes University in the most recent year. Graduates of the industrial technology/technician program make about $56,775 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. More information about a degree in industrial technology/technician from Vincennes University

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Olympic College
Bremerton, WA

Olympic College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in industrial technology/technician, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Bremerton, Olympic College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 151 industrial technology/technician degrees were awarded at Olympic College in the most recent year. Graduates of the industrial technology/technician program make about $86,309 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $6,875 to complete this degree. Read more about the industrial technology/technician program at Olympic College

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Texas State Technical College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best industrial technology/technician schools. This large public university is located in the city of Waco. Texas State Technical College awarded about 16 industrial technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, industrial technology/technician degree recipients from Texas State Technical College generally make around $64,485. Students borrow a median of $15,834 to complete this degree. See the full industrial technology/technician program report for Texas State Technical College

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James H Faulkner State Community College landed the #6 spot for industrial technology/technician this year. Located in the town of Bay Minette, James H Faulkner State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. James H Faulkner State Community College awarded about 65 industrial technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their industrial technology/technician degree from James H Faulkner State Community College earn around $55,570 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,326. More information about a degree in industrial technology/technician from James H Faulkner State Community College

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Bossier Parish Community College landed the #7 spot for industrial technology/technician this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Bossier City. Bossier Parish Community College awarded about 13 industrial technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their industrial technology/technician degree from Bossier Parish Community College earn around $43,661 in the first couple years of their career. Bossier Parish Community College graduates carry a median of $20,593 in student loans. See the full industrial technology/technician program report for Bossier Parish Community College

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San Juan College
Farmington, NM

San Juan College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best industrial technology/technician schools. Located in the rural area of Farmington, San Juan College is a moderately-sized public university. San Juan College awarded about 10 industrial technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their industrial technology/technician degree from San Juan College earn around $41,697 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,150. See the full industrial technology/technician program report for San Juan College

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Heartland Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best industrial technology/technician schools. Located in the suburb of Normal, Heartland Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 16 industrial technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Heartland Community College in the most recent data year. Industrial Technology/technician graduates of Heartland Community College earn a median of $48,710 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,266. Read more about the industrial technology/technician program at Heartland Community College

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College landed the #10 spot for industrial technology/technician this year. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public university. About 142 industrial technology/technician degrees were awarded at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their industrial technology/technician degree from Ivy Tech Community College earn around $56,633 in the first couple years of their career. Ivy Tech Community College graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Read more about the industrial technology/technician program at Ivy Tech Community College

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Neosho County Community College earned the #11 position for industrial technology/technician this year. Neosho County Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Chanute. Neosho County Community College awarded about 11 industrial technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their industrial technology/technician degree from Neosho County Community College earn around $44,672 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,209 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in industrial technology/technician from Neosho County Community College

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Virginia Western Community College placed #12 among the best industrial technology/technician schools. Virginia Western Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Roanoke. There were roughly 10 industrial technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Western Community College in the most recent data year. Industrial Technology/technician graduates of Virginia Western Community College earn a median of $49,287 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,715. Get the full industrial technology/technician details for Virginia Western Community College

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System earned the #13 position for industrial technology/technician this year. This very large public university is located in the city of The Woodlands. There were roughly 75 industrial technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Lone Star College System in the most recent data year. Students who receive their industrial technology/technician degree from Lone Star College System earn around $36,567 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,425 to complete this degree. See the full industrial technology/technician program report for Lone Star College System

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Eastern Kentucky University came in at #14 for industrial technology/technician this year. This large public university is located in the town of Richmond. About 55% of students finish within six years. About 13 industrial technology/technician degrees were awarded at Eastern Kentucky University in the most recent year. Graduates of the industrial technology/technician program make about $43,891 in their early career. Eastern Kentucky University graduates carry a median of $25,122 in student loans. See the full industrial technology/technician program report for Eastern Kentucky University

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Danville Community College earned the #15 position for industrial technology/technician this year. Located in the town of Danville, Danville Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 19 industrial technology/technician degrees were awarded at Danville Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the industrial technology/technician program make about $55,860 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,494 to complete this degree. See the full industrial technology/technician program report for Danville Community College

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Pellissippi State Community College earned the #16 position for industrial technology/technician this year. Pellissippi State Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Knoxville. Pellissippi State Community College awarded about 12 industrial technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their industrial technology/technician degree from Pellissippi State Community College earn around $42,672 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,951 to complete this degree. Read more about the industrial technology/technician program at Pellissippi State Community College

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University came in at #17 for industrial technology/technician this year. Located in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a large public university. About 44% of students finish within six years. Arkansas Tech University awarded about 10 industrial technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, industrial technology/technician degree recipients from Arkansas Tech University generally make around $45,115. Students borrow a median of $23,257 to complete this degree. See the full industrial technology/technician program report for Arkansas Tech University

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Southern Arkansas University Tech placed #18 among the best industrial technology/technician schools. Set in the rural area of Camden, Southern Arkansas University Tech is a small public institution. There were roughly 16 industrial technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Southern Arkansas University Tech in the most recent data year. Graduates of the industrial technology/technician program make about $33,148 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $7,350 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in industrial technology/technician from Southern Arkansas University Tech

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John Tyler Community College placed #19 among the best industrial technology/technician schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Chester. About 10 industrial technology/technician degrees were awarded at John Tyler Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the industrial technology/technician program make about $36,623 in their early career. John Tyler Community College graduates carry a median of $11,262 in student loans. Read more about the industrial technology/technician program at John Tyler Community College

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Missouri Southern State University landed the #20 spot for industrial technology/technician this year. Located in the city of Joplin, Missouri Southern State University is a mid-sized public university. Missouri Southern State University graduates 40% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 industrial technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Missouri Southern State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the industrial technology/technician program make about $39,434 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,241 to complete this degree. Read more about the industrial technology/technician program at Missouri Southern State University

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Black River Technical College earned the #21 position for industrial technology/technician this year. Black River Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Pocahontas. About 12 industrial technology/technician degrees were awarded at Black River Technical College in the most recent year. Industrial Technology/technician graduates of Black River Technical College earn a median of $41,888 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,420. More information about a degree in industrial technology/technician from Black River Technical College

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Patrick Henry Community College earned the #22 position for industrial technology/technician this year. Located in the rural area of Martinsville, Patrick Henry Community College is a mid-sized public university. Patrick Henry Community College awarded about 25 industrial technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their industrial technology/technician degree from Patrick Henry Community College earn around $33,358 in the first couple years of their career. Patrick Henry Community College graduates carry a median of $11,235 in student loans. Read more about the industrial technology/technician program at Patrick Henry Community College

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Wytheville Community College landed the #23 spot for industrial technology/technician this year. Located in the town of Wytheville, Wytheville Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 14 industrial technology/technician degrees were awarded at Wytheville Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the industrial technology/technician program make about $40,973 in their early career. Wytheville Community College graduates carry a median of $9,542 in student loans. Get the full industrial technology/technician details for Wytheville Community College

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Southside Virginia Community College placed #24 among the best industrial technology/technician schools. Southside Virginia Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Alberta. Southside Virginia Community College awarded about 19 industrial technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, industrial technology/technician degree recipients from Southside Virginia Community College generally make around $29,666. Typical student debt for the program is $7,467. More information about a degree in industrial technology/technician from Southside Virginia Community College

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South Louisiana Community College earned the #25 position for industrial technology/technician this year. South Louisiana Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lafayette. South Louisiana Community College awarded about 11 industrial technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, industrial technology/technician degree recipients from South Louisiana Community College generally make around $44,022. Students borrow a median of $13,500 to complete this degree. Get the full industrial technology/technician details for South Louisiana Community College

Rest of the Top 27 Industrial Technology/Technician Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong industrial technology/technician education:

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Other Industrial Technology/Technician Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Industrial Technology/Technician rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Industrial Technology/Technician
Bachelor's Degrees in Industrial Technology/Technician
Master's Degrees in Industrial Technology/Technician
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 196 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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