by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 107 U.S. colleges awarded 3,331 degrees and certificates in Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 56% of graduates. College Factual ranks 65 schools in its 2027 Best Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $35,701 one year after completing, rising to $45,855 after four years.
A degree in Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician covers Industrial Electronics Technology/technician. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Technical Knowledge And Skills To Assemble, Install, Operate, Maintain, And Repair Electrical/electronic Equipment Used In Industry And Manufacturing. Includes Instruction In Installing, Maintaining And Testing Various Types Of Equipment.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, industrial electronics technology/technician is a widely-pursued major, with 3,331 degrees awarded annually. 107 colleges award industrial electronics technology/technician degrees, an average of 31 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 241.
By level, the 3,331 awards include 563 certificates, 644 associate degrees and 1,874 master’s degrees.
Women earned 8% of industrial electronics technology/technician degrees and certificates in the latest year (257 of 3,331). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (2,026) and Hispanic or Latino (632), and international students earned 7.
College Factual ranks 65 schools in its 2027 Best Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician Schools ranking, including 26 for associate degrees. It also ranks industrial electronics technology/technician schools within 7 states. In all, 107 colleges offer industrial electronics technology/technician programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common industrial electronics technology/technician credential is the master’s degree: 1,874 of the 3,331 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to industrial electronics technology/technician call most for Operations Monitoring, Critical Thinking and Quality Control Analysis, and for knowledge of Production and Processing, English Language and Computers and Electronics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Arm-Hand Steadiness and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an industrial electronics technology/technician degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 563 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 644 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,874 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to industrial electronics technology/technician, at 63.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 63.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 16.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 11.7% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 7.8% |
| Some college courses | 0.3% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 0.1% |
| Master’s degree | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician, with an average median salary of $32,620; the strongest outlook belongs to Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment, at 14.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Semiconductor Processor, Crystal Machining Coordinator, Wafer Polishing Worker and Metalorganic Chemical Vapor Deposition Engineer (MOCVD Engineer).
The occupation related to industrial electronics technology/technician with the most projected jobs is Semiconductor Processing Technicians, at 812,716.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor Processing Technicians | 812,716 | 7.8% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | 431,122 | 14.0% |
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician graduates earn a median $35,701 one year after completing their program, $45,855 after four years and $41,490 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,701 |
| 4 years | $45,855 |
| 5 years | $41,490 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to industrial electronics technology/technician, with a median salary of $35,172.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | $35,172 |
| Semiconductor Processing Technicians | $30,069 |
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician has 6 similar majors in the Mechanic & Repair Technologies field, which together award 7,460 degrees a year; the largest are Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General (3,360), Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician (2,573) and Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other (1,113). Browse all Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
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