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 Ohio colleges that offer industrial mechanics degrees.

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University of Rio Grande

555 E Alex Bell Rd, Centerville, OH

University of Rio Grande is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Rio Grande, OH, in a predominantly rural area. University of Rio Grande has a yearly student enrollment of about 2,300.

Areas of study available at University of Rio Grande include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Engineering Technology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

The school operates under an open enrollment policy, accepting all students that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be requested for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $21,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their costs. University of Rio Grande may offer financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The University of Rio Grande "Redmen" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)

Students who wish to view more about this school can check out their website at http://www.rio.edu.

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

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).