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 North Carolina colleges that offer industrial technology degrees.

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Wake Technical Community College

1834 Wake Forest Road, Winston-Salem, NC

About
Wake Technological Community College is located in Raleigh, North Carolina.  Wake was founded 1958 to provide career training for individuals in the greater Raleigh area as an industrial education center. The school expanded over the years, adding programs and developing closer ties to the community.

in 1987, Wake Technical Community College became officially recognized as a community college by the North Carolina Department of Higher Education.  The school is typically referred to as Wake Tech and is one of the largest two year institution in the state by enrollment.  WTCC operates five campus locations in and around Raleigh and serves over 64,000 students annually. The school constantly reviews programs and services to ensure that the needs of current and future students are met.

Academics
Wake Tech offers various programs that will prepare students for transfer to a 4 year university or offer vocational training to ready students for viable careers. The school offers over 180 certificate, diploma and associates programs in order to ensure a wide variety of opportunities for students.

Academic transfer is accomplished by completing the equivalent of the first two years of a bachelors degree. Once done, the student will be able to apply to a college or university to continue their education and earn their four year degree. Students applying to public North Carolina institutions will find that agreements in place between schools will ease transfer requirements.

Career training programs provide a comprehensive education in a specific field, imparting the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce as a qualified professional upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete, and are comprised of traditional and practical courses.

Practical courses provide the opportunity to develop important skills in a safe environment under the supervision of a professional. Once completed, students will earn a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency and allows for pursuit of an entry level position in their field.

Some programs offered:

• AC, Heating and Refrigeration
• Medical Assisting
• Interior Design
• Environmental Science Technology
• Fine Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrolling at Wake Tech should complete the online application, submit all transcripts and test scores take a placement exam. As an open enrollment institution, any students that do so will be admitted as part of the colleges mission to supply higher education opportunities to interested individuals. A meeting with a school counselor is also encourage in order  to determine curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school in order to determine the extent of one's need and aid program eligibility when constructing an aid packet. Financial aid must be reapplied prior to each academic year.

Athletics
Wake Tech competes in the NJCAA Region X. Athletic programs provide a forum for health competition among students and allowing for the development of useful skills, such as teamwork, discipline leadership. Athletic programs require students to maintain a good GPA as well as make time in their schedule for practice and away games. Interested student may contact the athletic department for more information.

Athletic programs available:

• Volleyball
• Baseball/Softball
• Golf
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Cheerleading

Students Enrolled in the Industrial Technology Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

Salary & Wages

• Winston-Salem, NC
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.74
  • Average Annual Salary: $43130

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