Manufacturing Engineering Technician Degree

The technical nature of the Manufacturing Engineering Technician career path is rooted in business and focused on the manufacturing field. From manufacture planning to operations management to quality control, a Manufacturing Engineering Technician will be trained to properly navigate the constantly changing landscape of today’s manufacturing sector. Get more details below including other Indiana colleges that offer manufacturing engineering technician degrees.

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University of Southern Indiana

Also known as Indiana Tech IIT

1600 E Washington Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN

University of Southern Indiana provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Evansville, IN and publically funded. Approximately eleven thousand students are enrolled per year at USI.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs USI offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores in a range of 18 to 24 on the ACT or 1290 to 1593 on the SAT are recommended to increase the chance of acceptance. This school has an admissions rate of 72% of which only 44% decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found at usi.edu.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $6,600 and nonresidents pay $15,000 annually. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $4,200. This school may provide financial aid for students who qualify by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The USI "Screaming Eagles" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

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

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.usi.edu.

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

• Fort Wayne, IN
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.68
  • Average Annual Salary: $45090

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