Industrial Technology Degree

The fascinating field of Industrial Technology is an area of study in business focused on the fusion of manufacturing and engineering to help make the production process more efficient, faster, and less complicated. Industrial Technology professionals invest substantive time understanding the operational flow and fabrication process in order to help streamline processes, enhance productivity, and increase profitability for an organization or business unit. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer industrial technology degrees.

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Central Virginia Community College

1330 N Millitary Hwy, Norfolk, VA

Central Virginia Community College, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, was founded in 1966 to serve the cities of Lynchburg and Bedford, and the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell. CVCC Lynchburg is a 2 year institution with a focus on providing the highest quality education possible for its students through the continued review and updating of programs and facilities to meet the needs of modern students within the school's service area. The school funded through state, federal, local and private sources as well as tuition.

Academics
CVCC Lynchburg offers a variety of programs at the associate level, as well as vocational programs that offer certificates and diplomas. Continuing education and specialized training classes are also available. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by the application to transfer to a college or university, to complete one's bachelor's degree. Vocational and career programs allow students to develop the skills and abilities necessary to0 work as professionals in their chosen field. Graduates of such programs will be eligible to pursue entry level positions in their area of study.

Programs offered include:

• Liberal Arts
• Accounting
• Culinary Arts
• Cosmetology
• Photography

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in Attending Central Virginia Community College should be a high school graduate or have a GED or be at least 18 years old. An online application is available for admissions and it is advised to have all financial aid is in order prior to the start of the term.

Financial aid information is available through an online request form on CVCC Lynchburg's website. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) the information from which will be used by the financial aid office in order to determine a student's needs and aid program eligibility. Aid is offered in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships, and must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Industrial Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Central Virginia Community College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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

Industrial Engineering Technicians

Description

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, industrial engineering technicians employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -4.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $57880

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