by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WKU ranks in comparison to other schools with industrial production tech programs.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #61 on College Factual's Best Schools for industrial production tech list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Industrial Production Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Industrial Production Technology Schools | 61 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in industrial production technology. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of industrial production tech students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $60,675. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
Learn more about WKU tuition and fees.
The industrial production tech program at WKU awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 97% of these degrees went to men with the other 3% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU 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 Kentucky University with a bachelor's in industrial production tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the industrial production tech majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields | 4 |
| Quality Control Technology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.