2026 Best Industrial Technology/Technician Schools in Minnesota

Industrial Technology/Technician programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 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 Industrial Technology/Technician Schools in Minnesota

Best Schools for Industrial Technology/Technician in Minnesota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall industrial technology/technician education in Minnesota.

Top Schools in Industrial Technology/Technician

1

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Industrial Technology/Technician Degrees Awarded

$69,616 Median Starting Salary

Saint Cloud State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in industrial technology/technician. Set in the city of Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University is a large public institution. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 industrial technology/technician degrees were awarded at Saint Cloud State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their industrial technology/technician degree from Saint Cloud State University earn around $69,616 in the first couple years of their career. Saint Cloud State University graduates carry a median of $16,084 in student loans. See the full industrial technology/technician program report for Saint Cloud State University

2

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Industrial Technology/Technician Degrees Awarded

$48,984 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Bemidji State University one of the top schools for industrial technology/technician. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Bemidji. Bemidji State University graduates 46% of students within six years. About 10 industrial technology/technician degrees were awarded at Bemidji State University in the most recent year. Industrial Technology/technician graduates of Bemidji State University earn a median of $48,984 early in their careers. Bemidji State University graduates carry a median of $25,819 in student loans. More information about a degree in industrial technology/technician from Bemidji State University

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.