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 Arkansas colleges that offer industrial technology degrees.

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Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech)

100 E. University, Magnolia, AR

Southern Arkansas University Tech, located in Camden, Arkansas, was founded in 1967 through the passage of an act of the Arkansas Legislature. The goal of the school is to provide technical education for a growing workforce. By 1975 the school was joined with Southern Arkansas University, providing associate level degrees to students. Currently the school maintains a two year curriculum and provides a variety of educational programs and options in order to allow for flexible scheduling and continued education.

Academics

Southern Arkansas University Tech offers a selection of programs that provide career training and workforce development opportunities. These programs assist in skill development and specialization in one's chosen field. Programs take approximately two years to complete and result in the issuance of an associate degree. Students wishing to transfer may do so through the pursuit of a general education degree, and will find transfer to Southern Arkansas University more easily than other schools.

Programs offered include:

• General Studies
• Environmental Science
• Nursing
• Business Administration
• Aviation Maintenance

Admissions and Financial Aid

SAU Tech is an open admissions college that allows any student who completes the application for admission to enter. Students must supply previous transcripts and test scores, pay fees and take a placement exam prior to registration. Students should also participate in orientation and meet with a counselor to discuss program enrollment and curriculum. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need. A student's need is determined through the completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used by the school to form an financial aid packet. The FAFSA must be submitted prior to each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Industrial Technology Program

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

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

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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

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