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 Kansas colleges that offer industrial technology degrees.

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Pittsburg State University (Pitt State)

4370 W. 109th Street Suite 200, Overland Park, KS

Pittsburg State University is a public university that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Pittsburg, Kansas, in a predominantly rural area. Approximately 7,100 students are enrolled yearly at Pitt State.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Most students accepted to Pitt State score in a range of 19 to 24 on the ACT exam. 77% of those students that apply are accepted to Pittsburg State University, of which 52% choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at Pittsburg State University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $5,700 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $16,000 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The Pittsburg State University "Gorillas" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.pittstate.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Industrial Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pittsburg State University has offered the following programs for students:

• Associate's Degree
• 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

Salary & Wages

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $53230

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