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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Jefferson Community and Technical College

720 North Dr., Hopkinsville, KY

Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC) is the largest of 16 community and technical colleges set up under the KCTC System. With 6 campus locations, 15,000 students and a robust eLearning program, it is the second largest of all universities and colleges in the Louisville area.

JCTC offers more than 70 academic programs and over 300 options for associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Being big can often mean being impersonal; at Jefferson CTC, however, students are made to feel at home by a well-qualified faculty members who care about their students’ academic performance and subsequent career options.

JCTC tuition and bookstore charges are in line with KCTCS guidelines, making this two-year college an affordable stepping stone to a successful career or higher education at a four-year college. In addition, there are several financial assistance programs that can be applied for, and JCTC is committed to helping students negotiate the maze of terms and conditions that these programs come attached with.

Jefferson CTC also offers a comprehensive suite of eLearning solutions to cater to the online community within and outside the state. In addition, they also provide customized training, professional development courses and development planning to Louisville companies that need academic input to optimize the capability of their workforce.

Students enrolling in any of Jefferson’s programs will have the benefit of being associated with the largest community and technical college in the state, while enjoying all the perquisites of a home-grown academic community.

Students Enrolled in the Industrial Mechanics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Jefferson Community and Technical College has offered the following programs 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

• Clarksville, TN-KY
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $50750

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

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

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