Industrial Mechanics Degree

The expansive field of Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology is an area of study in business focused on the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment and industrial machinery. The industrial equipment and various machinery can include pumps, conveying systems, motors, engines, production equipment, and packaging machinery to name a few examples. Get more details below including other Kentucky colleges that offer industrial mechanics degrees.

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Ashland Community and Technical College (ACTC)

204 N Lexington Ave, Wilmore, KY

Ashland Community and Technical College, located in Ashland, Kentucky, was founded in 1938 and was originally two separate institutions, Ashland Junior College and Ashland Vocational School. The two schools went through a variety of changes in name and focus, with Ashland Junior College becoming part of the University of Kentucky through a mandate given to the university to form the Community College System.

The two schools were subsequently merged in 1997 through Higher Education Act which also created the Kentucky Community and Technical Colleges System, replacing the Community College System as the primary body for overseeing the management of two year institutions in the state.

Academics

Ashland Community and Technical College offers a variety of programs that assist students in achieving academic transfer or allowing them to develop skills useful in career building through a technical program. Students pursuing academic transfer will take on a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year education.

Upon completion, students will choose the school they wish to transfer to and begin the application process, and once accepted will complete the final two years, earning their bachelor's degree. Students pursuing career or technical training will receive an education in the chosen industry or field that allows for a long term career and entry into the workforce as a qualified professional. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered:

• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Cosmetology
• Practical Nursing
• Culinary Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Ashland Community and Technical College is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any individual to enroll by completing the application for admission and paying all fees. Students are also asked to provide previous transcripts and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration.

Participation in new student orientation and a meeting with a counselor are also encouraged. Financial aid is available in the forms of loans, grants and scholarships, and are awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by a student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Industrial Mechanics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. ACTC has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Elevator Installers and Repairers

Description

Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, elevator installers and repairers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 13.0% from 2014 to 2024

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

Description

Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, industrial machinery mechanics employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Lexington-Fayette, KY
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $56360

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

Description

Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, maintenance workers, machinery employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Lexington-Fayette, KY
  • Total Employment: 390
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $45070

Millwrights

Description

Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, millwrights employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Lexington-Fayette, KY
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $54790

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).