General
Industrial Production Technologies
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Industrial Production Technologies.
Entry Level Salary
$56,616
Median Salary
$102,938
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
32.4%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $4,117,520
Entry (Early)
$56,616
Median (Prime)
$102,938
High (Prime)
$107,184
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
+53k
+431k
+465k
$25k / yr
-37k
+341k
+375k
$50k / yr
-127k
+251k
+285k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
37
25
25
$25k / yr
Never
29
28
$50k / yr
Never
33
32
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-34%
314%
345%
$50k / yr
-58%
115%
131%
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).
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Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate20.7%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Management occupations
7.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$95,732
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$137,000|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Industrial engineers, including health and safety
4.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$64,311
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$87,497|$102,670
openings
24,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +12%
Engineers, All Other
3.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$71,813
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$102,938|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A
Top executives
2.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$130,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$200,000|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
Mechanical engineers
2.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$95,003
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$107,184|$104,110
openings
17,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +11.2%
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$51,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$144,113|$76,460
openings
123,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.5%
Project management specialists
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$78,783
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$120,046|$102,320
openings
76,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.7%
Software developers
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$108,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$137,196|$135,980
openings
95,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.2%
General and operations managers
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$70,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$116,831|$105,770
openings
285,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%
Construction managers
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$32,155
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$107,184|$114,990
openings
49,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.1%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
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 | 386 | $8,305 - $52,191 |
| culinary arts and related services. | Associate's Degree | 352 | $21,364 - $53,946 |
| culinary arts and related services. | Bachelor's Degree | 23 | $32,489 - $61,944 |
| culinary arts and related services. | Master's Degree | 2 | $51,558 - $51,558 |
| industrial production technologies/technicians. | Undergrad Certificate | 179 | $19,449 - $98,600 |
| industrial production technologies/technicians. | Associate's Degree | 233 | $42,579 - $142,004 |
| industrial production technologies/technicians. | Bachelor's Degree | 89 | $36,328 - $103,975 |
| industrial production technologies/technicians. | Master's Degree | 22 | $75,054 - $107,455 |
| leatherworking and upholstery. | Undergrad Certificate | 3 | $27,465 - $27,465 |
| woodworking. | Undergrad Certificate | 30 | $39,806 - $45,996 |
| woodworking. | Associate's Degree | 15 | $47,571 - $47,571 |
| woodworking. | Bachelor's Degree | 4 | $37,055 - $37,055 |