General
Industrial Production Technologies
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Industrial Production Technologies.
Entry Level Salary
$57,269
Median Salary
$101,000
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
32.7%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $4,040,000
Entry (Early)
$57,269
Median (Prime)
$101,000
High (Prime)
$106,190
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
+58k
+413k
+455k
$25k / yr
-32k
+323k
+365k
$50k / yr
-122k
+233k
+275k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
37
25
25
$25k / yr
Never
29
28
$50k / yr
Never
34
32
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-30%
297%
336%
$50k / yr
-56%
107%
127%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator, or for more sophisticated analysis, the Guided ROI Interview, with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate20.4%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Management occupations
7.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$93,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$135,060|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Industrial engineers, including health and safety
4.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$62,475
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$92,060|$101,490
openings
26,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.6%
Engineers, All Other
3.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$69,764
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$101,000|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A
Mechanical engineers
2.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$92,291
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$105,000|$102,320
openings
18,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.1%
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing
2.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$106,407
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$140,000|$74,100
openings
142,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +0.6%
Top executives
2.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$126,543
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$194,681|$104,990
openings
333,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.4%
Project management specialists
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$58,584
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$115,000|$100,750
openings
78,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%
Software developers
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$13,151
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$133,280|$133,080
openings
115,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +15.8%
Industrial production managers
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$119,558
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$130,156|$121,440
openings
17,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +1.9%
Construction managers
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$59,779
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$114,538|$106,980
openings
46,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8.7%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| culinary arts and related services. | Undergrad Certificate | 401 | $8,305 - $52,191 |
| culinary arts and related services. | Associate's Degree | 372 | $21,364 - $53,946 |
| culinary arts and related services. | Bachelor's Degree | 28 | $32,489 - $61,944 |
| culinary arts and related services. | Master's Degree | 2 | $51,558 - $51,558 |
| culinary arts and related services. | Level 99 | 6 | Data N/A |
| industrial production technologies/technicians. | Undergrad Certificate | 199 | $19,449 - $80,363 |
| industrial production technologies/technicians. | Associate's Degree | 251 | $42,579 - $142,004 |
| industrial production technologies/technicians. | Bachelor's Degree | 100 | $36,328 - $103,769 |
| industrial production technologies/technicians. | Master's Degree | 23 | $75,054 - $107,455 |
| leatherworking and upholstery. | Undergrad Certificate | 4 | $27,465 - $27,465 |
| woodworking. | Undergrad Certificate | 36 | $39,806 - $45,996 |
| woodworking. | Associate's Degree | 15 | $47,571 - $47,571 |
| woodworking. | Bachelor's Degree | 4 | $37,055 - $37,055 |