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2022 Best Value Industrial Tech Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

13 Ranked Colleges
426 Degrees Awarded
$8,000 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Industrial Tech Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Industrial Tech Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 4,673 people earned their degree in industrial technology/technician, making the major the 192nd most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,229 industrial technology/technician graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 426 industrial technology/technician graduates with average earnings and debt of $31,631 and $18,547 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Industrial Tech Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in industrial technology/technician. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent industrial technology/technician programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the industrial technology/technician program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Industrial Tech Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Industrial Tech Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 13 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Industrial Technology (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Industrial Tech Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Wake Technical Community College landed the #1 spot on the list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s industrial tech degrees to 22 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region associate degree industrial tech students whose families make $30-$48k list, Wake Technical Community College has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Industrial Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $5,307 for southeast region associate degree industrial tech students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Wake Technical Community College.

Full Wake Technical Community College Industrial Technology Report

#2

Northeast State Community College

Blountville, Tennessee
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeast State Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Industrial Tech Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This medium-sized school is located in Blountville, Tennessee, and it awarded 65 associates’s industrial tech degrees in 2019-2020.

Northeast State Technical Community College also took the #6 spot in our “Best Industrial Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Northeast State Technical Community College is $6,176 for southeast region associate degree industrial tech students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full Northeast State Technical Community College Industrial Technology Report

#3

Danville Community College

Danville, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Industrial Tech Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Danville Community College landed the #3 spot on the list. Danville, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s industrial tech degrees to 34 students in 2019-2020.

Danville Community College also made our “Best Industrial Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. It costs about $7,360 for southeast region associate degree industrial tech students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Danville Community College.

Full Danville Community College Industrial Technology Report

#4

Nunez Community College

Chalmette, Louisiana
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Nunez Community College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Industrial Tech Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Chalmette, Louisiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s industrial tech degrees to 44 students in 2019-2020.

Nunez Community College also took the #2 spot in our “Best Industrial Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Nunez Community College is $9,981 for Southeast Region Associate Degree Industrial Tech students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#5

South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette, Louisiana
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Louisiana Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Industrial Tech Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. South Louisiana Community College is a public institution located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 25 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

South Louisiana Community College also made our “Best Industrial Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. The estimated yearly cost for South Louisiana Community College is $9,662 for Southeast Region Associate Degree Industrial Tech students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full South Louisiana Community College Industrial Technology Report

#1 in overall quality

Southeastern Louisiana University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Industrial Tech Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Hammond, Louisiana, and it awarded 12 associates’s industrial tech degrees in 2019-2020.

Southeastern did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Industrial Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $10,578 for Southeast Region Associate Degree Industrial Tech students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Southeastern.

Full Southeastern Industrial Technology Report

#7

Coastal Alabama Community College

Bay Minette, Alabama
#7 in overall quality

Coastal Alabama Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Industrial Tech Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. This medium-sized school is located in Bay Minette, Alabama, and it awarded 57 associates’s industrial tech degrees in 2019-2020.

Coastal Alabama Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Industrial Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Coastal Alabama Community College is $8,017 for Southeast Region Associate Degree Industrial Tech students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Industrial Technology at Coastal Alabama Community College

#8

John Tyler Community College

Chester, Virginia
#12 in overall quality

John Tyler Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Industrial Tech Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. John Tyler Community College is a public institution located in Chester, Virginia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 15 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

John Tyler Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Industrial Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for John Tyler Community College is $6,130 for Southeast Region Associate Degree Industrial Tech students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#9

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

Tidewater Community College landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Industrial Tech Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Tidewater Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Norfolk, Virginia. It awarded 2 associates’s industrial tech degrees in 2019-2020.

Tidewater Community College also took the #9 spot in our “Best Industrial Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $7,814 for Southeast Region Associate Degree Industrial Tech students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Tidewater Community College.

Full Tidewater Community College Industrial Technology Report

#10

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky
#3 in overall quality

Eastern Kentucky University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Industrial Tech Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Richmond, Kentucky, and it awarded 34 associates’s industrial tech degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Eastern, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Industrial Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Eastern is $11,641 for Southeast Region Associate Degree Industrial Tech students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Industrial Technology at Eastern Kentucky University

#11

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, Louisiana
#10 in overall quality

Bossier Parish Community College landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Industrial Tech Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Bossier City, Louisiana, and it awarded 10 associates’s industrial tech degrees in 2019-2020.

Bossier Parish Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Industrial Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Bossier Parish Community College is $8,788 for Southeast Region Associate Degree Industrial Tech students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Industrial Technology at Bossier Parish Community College

#12

Walters State Community College

Morristown, Tennessee
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Walters State Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Industrial Tech Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This medium-sized school is located in Morristown, Tennessee, and it awarded 1 associates’s industrial tech degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WSCC, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Industrial Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Walters State Community College is $3,076 for Southeast Region Associate Degree Industrial Tech students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Industrial Technology at WSCC

#13

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
#11 in overall quality

Arkansas Tech University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Industrial Tech Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. Arkansas Tech University is located in Russellville, Arkansas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 associates’s industrial tech degrees to qualified students.

ATU also took the #11 spot in our “Best Industrial Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Arkansas Tech University is $9,496 for Southeast Region Associate Degree Industrial Tech students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Industrial Technology at ATU

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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