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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North Carolina A & T State University

522 N. Old Carriage Road, Rocky Mount, NC

NCAT is a public historically black institution located in Greensboro, NC. A majority of historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of North Carolina. Approximately eleven thousand students enroll at North Carolina A & T State University annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Communications And Journalism
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Engineering
• Psychology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at NCAT. A score between 1150 - 1420 on the SAT, or 16 - 21 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Roughly 60% of all students that applied were admitted at North Carolina A & T State University, with 54% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at ncat.edu.

The tuition at North Carolina A & T State University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $5,100 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $16,000 per year. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $3,700 each year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

Athletic programs are available at NCAT through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Softball (NCAA Division I-AA)

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at ncat.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Industrial Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. North Carolina A & T State University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master'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).