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2026 Best Industrial Technology/Technician Schools in the Southeast Region

17 Colleges in the United States
958 Industrial Technology/Technician Degrees Awarded
$46,154 Avg Early-Career Salary

Industrial Technology/Technician is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their industrial technology/technician programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 70 schools to find the best for industrial technology/technician students.

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Best Schools for Industrial Technology/Technician in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the industrial technology/technician degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Industrial Technology/Technician

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No school ranked higher than Pellissippi State Community College this year for industrial technology/technician. Set in the suburb of Knoxville, Pellissippi State Community College is a large public institution. Pellissippi State Community College awarded about 12 industrial technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Industrial Technology/technician graduates of Pellissippi State Community College earn a median of $42,672 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,951. Get the full industrial technology/technician details for Pellissippi State Community College

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East Carolina University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in industrial technology/technician, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a very large public university. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 166 industrial technology/technician degrees were awarded at East Carolina University in the most recent year. Industrial Technology/technician graduates of East Carolina University earn a median of $63,324 early in their careers. East Carolina University graduates carry a median of $20,625 in student loans. See the full industrial technology/technician program report for East Carolina University

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James H Faulkner State Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best industrial technology/technician schools. Set in the town of Bay Minette, James H Faulkner State Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. James H Faulkner State Community College awarded about 140 industrial technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the industrial technology/technician program make about $55,570 in their early career. James H Faulkner State Community College graduates carry a median of $14,326 in student loans. More information about a degree in industrial technology/technician from James H Faulkner State Community College

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John Tyler Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in industrial technology/technician, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 10 industrial technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at John Tyler Community College in the most recent data 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. Get the full industrial technology/technician details for John Tyler Community College

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Students looking for a strong industrial technology/technician program will find one at University Of Southern Mississippi, which ranked #5. This large public university is located in the city of Hattiesburg. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 70 industrial technology/technician degrees were awarded at University Of Southern Mississippi in the most recent year. Industrial Technology/technician graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $75,493 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $31,250. More information about a degree in industrial technology/technician from University Of Southern Mississippi

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Virginia Western Community College earned the #6 position for industrial technology/technician this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Roanoke. About 10 industrial technology/technician degrees were awarded at Virginia Western Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the industrial technology/technician program make about $49,287 in their early career. Virginia Western Community College graduates carry a median of $13,715 in student loans. See the full industrial technology/technician program report for Virginia Western Community College

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Danville Community College came in at #7 for industrial technology/technician this year. Set in the town of Danville, Danville Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Danville Community College awarded about 19 industrial technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Industrial Technology/technician graduates of Danville Community College earn a median of $55,860 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,494. Read more about the industrial technology/technician program at Danville Community College

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University came in at #8 for industrial technology/technician this year. Set in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public institution. Mississippi State University graduates 67% of students within six years. Mississippi State University awarded about 56 industrial technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their industrial technology/technician degree from Mississippi State University earn around $57,923 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. More information about a degree in industrial technology/technician from Mississippi State University

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Eastern Kentucky University landed the #9 spot for industrial technology/technician this year. Located in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a large public university. Eastern Kentucky University graduates 55% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 industrial technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Kentucky University in the most recent data year. Industrial Technology/technician graduates of Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $43,891 early in their careers. Eastern Kentucky University graduates carry a median of $25,122 in student loans. More information about a degree in industrial technology/technician from Eastern Kentucky University

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University came in at #10 for industrial technology/technician this year. Located in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a large public university. Arkansas Tech University graduates 44% of students within six years. Arkansas Tech University awarded about 10 industrial technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the industrial technology/technician program make about $45,115 in their early career. Arkansas Tech University graduates carry a median of $23,257 in student loans. More information about a degree in industrial technology/technician from Arkansas Tech University

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Southern Arkansas University Tech landed the #11 spot for industrial technology/technician this year. This small public university is located in the rural area of Camden. There were roughly 17 industrial technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Southern Arkansas University Tech in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, industrial technology/technician degree recipients from Southern Arkansas University Tech generally make around $33,148. Southern Arkansas University Tech graduates carry a median of $7,350 in student loans. More information about a degree in industrial technology/technician from Southern Arkansas University Tech

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Black River Technical College landed the #12 spot for industrial technology/technician this year. Set in the town of Pocahontas, Black River Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Black River Technical College awarded about 92 industrial technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the industrial technology/technician program make about $41,888 in their early career. Black River Technical College graduates carry a median of $12,420 in student loans. See the full industrial technology/technician program report for Black River Technical College

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Patrick Henry Community College placed #13 among the best industrial technology/technician schools. Patrick Henry Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Martinsville. Patrick Henry Community College awarded about 25 industrial technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, industrial technology/technician degree recipients from Patrick Henry Community College generally make around $33,358. Patrick Henry Community College graduates carry a median of $11,235 in student loans. More information about a degree in industrial technology/technician from Patrick Henry Community College

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Bossier Parish Community College landed the #14 spot for industrial technology/technician this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Bossier City. About 50 industrial technology/technician degrees were awarded at Bossier Parish Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, industrial technology/technician degree recipients from Bossier Parish Community College generally make around $43,661. Typical student debt for the program is $20,593. Read more about the industrial technology/technician program at Bossier Parish Community College

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Wytheville Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best industrial technology/technician schools. Wytheville Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Wytheville. 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. Students borrow a median of $9,542 to complete this degree. See the full industrial technology/technician program report for Wytheville Community College

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Southside Virginia Community College came in at #16 for industrial technology/technician this year. Located in the rural area of Alberta, Southside Virginia Community College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 19 industrial technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Southside Virginia Community College 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. Read more about the industrial technology/technician program at Southside Virginia Community College

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Southeastern Louisiana University came in at #17 for industrial technology/technician this year. Southeastern Louisiana University is a large public school located in the city of Hammond. About 45% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 industrial technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Southeastern Louisiana University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the industrial technology/technician program make about $47,453 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,625. Read more about the industrial technology/technician program at Southeastern Louisiana University

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South Louisiana Community College earned the #18 position for industrial technology/technician this year. Set in the city of Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. South Louisiana Community College awarded about 11 industrial technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their industrial technology/technician degree from South Louisiana Community College earn around $44,022 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,500. Read more about the industrial technology/technician program at South Louisiana Community College

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Northeast State Community College placed #19 among the best industrial technology/technician schools. Northeast State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Blountville. Northeast State Community College awarded about 52 industrial technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their industrial technology/technician degree from Northeast State Community College earn around $34,861 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $6,404 to complete this degree. Read more about the industrial technology/technician program at Northeast State Community College

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Wake Technical Community College earned the #20 position for industrial technology/technician this year. Located in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a very large public university. About 30 industrial technology/technician degrees were awarded at Wake Technical Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, industrial technology/technician degree recipients from Wake Technical Community College generally make around $38,673. Typical student debt for the program is $21,581. Get the full industrial technology/technician details for Wake Technical Community College

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University landed the #21 spot for industrial technology/technician this year. This large public university is located in the city of Bowling Green. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 25 industrial technology/technician degrees were awarded at Western Kentucky University in the most recent year. Students who receive their industrial technology/technician degree from Western Kentucky University earn around $60,675 in the first couple years of their career. Western Kentucky University graduates carry a median of $24,499 in student loans. Read more about the industrial technology/technician program at Western Kentucky University

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Virginia State University earned the #22 position for industrial technology/technician this year. Set in the suburb of Petersburg, Virginia State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Virginia State University graduates 39% of students within six years. About 16 industrial technology/technician degrees were awarded at Virginia State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their industrial technology/technician degree from Virginia State University earn around $40,620 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,010. Get the full industrial technology/technician details for Virginia State University

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North Carolina A And T State University earned the #23 position for industrial technology/technician this year. Set in the city of Greensboro, North Carolina A And T State University is a large public institution. North Carolina A And T State University graduates 57% of students within six years. About 36 industrial technology/technician degrees were awarded at North Carolina A And T State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their industrial technology/technician degree from North Carolina A And T State University earn around $44,378 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $30,272 to complete this degree. See the full industrial technology/technician program report for North Carolina A And T State University

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University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff landed the #24 spot for industrial technology/technician this year. University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Pine Bluff. University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff graduates 40% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 industrial technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff in the most recent data year. Graduates of the industrial technology/technician program make about $61,946 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,262. See the full industrial technology/technician program report for University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff

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Jackson State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best industrial technology/technician schools. Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Jackson. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. There were roughly 15 industrial technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Jackson State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, industrial technology/technician degree recipients from Jackson State University generally make around $36,378. Jackson State University graduates carry a median of $30,242 in student loans. Get the full industrial technology/technician details for Jackson State University

Rest of the Top 26 Industrial Technology/Technician Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s industrial technology/technician ranking:

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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 · 70 schools evaluated.

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