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2026 Best Industrial Production Technology Schools in the Southeast Region

33 Colleges in the United States
3,720 Industrial Production Technology Degrees Awarded
$45,917 Avg Early-Career Salary

Industrial Production Technology 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 187 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for industrial production technology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Industrial Production Technology in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall industrial production technology education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Industrial Production Technology

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No school ranked higher than Sowela Technical Community College this year for industrial production technology. Sowela Technical Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lake Charles. There were roughly 266 industrial production technology students who graduated with this degree at Sowela Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Industrial Production Technology graduates of Sowela Technical Community College earn a median of $75,239 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,457 to complete this degree. Get the full industrial production technology details for Sowela Technical Community College

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Students looking for a strong industrial production technology program will find one at University Of Kentucky, which ranked #2. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. University Of Kentucky graduates 71% of students within six years. There were roughly 44 industrial production technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Students who receive their industrial production technology degree from University Of Kentucky earn around $49,568 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Kentucky graduates carry a median of $24,094 in student loans. More information about a degree in industrial production technology from University Of Kentucky

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Students looking for a strong industrial production technology program will find one at River Parishes Community College, which ranked #3. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Gonzales. River Parishes Community College awarded about 412 industrial production technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, industrial production technology degree recipients from River Parishes Community College generally make around $57,379. Typical student debt for the program is $11,187. See the full industrial production technology program report for River Parishes Community College

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Pellissippi State Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in industrial production technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Knoxville, Pellissippi State Community College is a large public university. About 32 industrial production technology degrees were awarded at Pellissippi State Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the industrial production technology program make about $42,672 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,951 to complete this degree. Read more about the industrial production technology program at Pellissippi State Community College

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Murray State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in industrial production technology, ranking #5. This large public university is located in the town of Murray. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 industrial production technology students who graduated with this degree at Murray State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the industrial production technology program make about $48,423 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,420. Get the full industrial production technology details for Murray State University

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East Carolina University placed #6 among the best industrial production technology schools. 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. East Carolina University awarded about 181 industrial production technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the industrial production technology program make about $63,324 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,625 to complete this degree. See the full industrial production technology program report for East Carolina University

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Tri County Technical College placed #7 among the best industrial production technology schools. Tri County Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Pendleton. Tri County Technical College awarded about 51 industrial production technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, industrial production technology degree recipients from Tri County Technical College generally make around $43,438. Students borrow a median of $15,787 to complete this degree. Get the full industrial production technology details for Tri County Technical College

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James H Faulkner State Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best industrial production technology 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 142 industrial production technology degrees in the most recent data year. Industrial Production Technology graduates of James H Faulkner State Community College earn a median of $55,570 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,326. Read more about the industrial production technology program at James H Faulkner State Community College

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John Tyler Community College earned the #9 position for industrial production technology this year. John Tyler Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Chester. There were roughly 26 industrial production technology students who graduated with this degree at John Tyler Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the industrial production technology program make about $36,623 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,262. See the full industrial production technology program report for John Tyler Community College

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Pearl River Community College earned the #10 position for industrial production technology this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Poplarville. About 32 industrial production technology degrees were awarded at Pearl River Community College in the most recent year. Industrial Production Technology graduates of Pearl River Community College earn a median of $44,162 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,000. Read more about the industrial production technology program at Pearl River Community College

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University Of Southern Mississippi ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best industrial production technology schools. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. About 70 industrial production technology degrees were awarded at University Of Southern Mississippi in the most recent year. Graduates of the industrial production technology program make about $75,493 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $31,250. See the full industrial production technology program report for University Of Southern Mississippi

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College came in at #12 for industrial production technology this year. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public university. About 98 industrial production technology degrees were awarded at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, industrial production technology degree recipients from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College generally make around $43,631. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. Get the full industrial production technology details for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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Gateway Community And Technical College earned the #13 position for industrial production technology this year. Gateway Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Florence. There were roughly 21 industrial production technology students who graduated with this degree at Gateway Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their industrial production technology degree from Gateway Community And Technical College earn around $46,993 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,611. Read more about the industrial production technology program at Gateway Community And Technical College

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Baton Rouge Community College landed the #14 spot for industrial production technology this year. Baton Rouge Community College is a large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge Community College awarded about 100 industrial production technology degrees in the most recent data year. Industrial Production Technology graduates of Baton Rouge Community College earn a median of $103,572 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in industrial production technology from Baton Rouge Community College

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Virginia Western Community College came in at #15 for industrial production technology this year. Set in the city of Roanoke, Virginia Western Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 39 industrial production technology degrees were awarded at Virginia Western Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the industrial production technology program make about $49,287 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,715. Read more about the industrial production technology program at Virginia Western Community College

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Danville Community College came in at #16 for industrial production technology this year. Set in the town of Danville, Danville Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Danville Community College awarded about 40 industrial production technology degrees in the most recent data year. Industrial Production Technology 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 production technology program at Danville Community College

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Arkansas State University Newport ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best industrial production technology schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Newport. About 12 industrial production technology degrees were awarded at Arkansas State University Newport in the most recent year. Students who receive their industrial production technology degree from Arkansas State University Newport earn around $44,500 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,925 to complete this degree. Get the full industrial production technology details for Arkansas State University Newport

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Florida State College At Jacksonville ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best industrial production technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Jacksonville. Florida State College At Jacksonville awarded about 14 industrial production technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the industrial production technology program make about $46,748 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,139. More information about a degree in industrial production technology from Florida State College At Jacksonville

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University landed the #19 spot for industrial production technology this year. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. Mississippi State University graduates 67% of students within six years. About 80 industrial production technology degrees were awarded at Mississippi State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, industrial production technology degree recipients from Mississippi State University generally make around $57,923. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete this degree. See the full industrial production technology program report for Mississippi State University

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University earned the #20 position for industrial production technology this year. Northern Kentucky University is a large public school located in the suburb of Highland Heights. Northern Kentucky University graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 industrial production technology students who graduated with this degree at Northern Kentucky University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the industrial production technology program make about $67,641 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in industrial production technology from Northern Kentucky University

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Eastern Kentucky University placed #21 among the best industrial production technology schools. This large public university is located in the town of Richmond. About 55% of students finish within six years. About 13 industrial production technology degrees were awarded at Eastern Kentucky University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, industrial production technology degree recipients from Eastern Kentucky University generally make around $43,891. Typical student debt for the program is $25,122. More information about a degree in industrial production technology from Eastern Kentucky University

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Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave earned the #22 position for industrial production technology this year. Set in the rural area of Weyers Cave, Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave is a moderately-sized public institution. Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave awarded about 30 industrial production technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their industrial production technology degree from Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave earn around $40,020 in the first couple years of their career. Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave graduates carry a median of $11,768 in student loans. See the full industrial production technology program report for Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave

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Central Virginia Community College placed #23 among the best industrial production technology schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Lynchburg. There were roughly 34 industrial production technology students who graduated with this degree at Central Virginia Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their industrial production technology degree from Central Virginia Community College earn around $32,309 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,384. More information about a degree in industrial production technology from Central Virginia Community College

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Central Louisiana Technical Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best industrial production technology schools. Located in the city of Alexandria, Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a small public university. Central Louisiana Technical Community College awarded about 49 industrial production technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their industrial production technology degree from Central Louisiana Technical Community College earn around $18,707 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,625 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in industrial production technology from Central Louisiana Technical Community College

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Chattanooga State Community College came in at #25 for industrial production technology this year. Chattanooga State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Chattanooga. Chattanooga State Community College awarded about 27 industrial production technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their industrial production technology degree from Chattanooga State Community College earn around $37,252 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,079 to complete this degree. See the full industrial production technology program report for Chattanooga State Community College

Rest of the Top 50 Industrial Production Technology Schools

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

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
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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 · 187 schools evaluated.

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