by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in industrial production tech.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #50 on College Factual's Best Schools for industrial production tech list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Industrial Production Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best Industrial Production Technology Schools | 50 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in industrial production technology. This is an increase of 69% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in industrial production tech from WMU. This makes it the #18 most popular school for industrial production tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of industrial production tech students who receive their bachelor's degree at WMU is $63,665. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $59,823 for all industrial production tech bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $633 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 89% of industrial production tech bachelor's degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in industrial production tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the WMU industrial production tech bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WMU Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in industrial production tech from WMU in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in industrial production tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the industrial production tech majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields | 23 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering Technology | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.