Industrial Production Technology at Community College of Beaver County

Monaca, PA · Public · Associate Degree · Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

with a smaller student body of 1,092 in Monaca, PA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $75,949 put Community College of Beaver County's Industrial Production Technology program 37% above the national median of $55,266 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 54.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Industrial Production Technology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Industrial Production Technology's career paths, with 27% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

At #22 of 47 Industrial Production Technology programs, Community College of Beaver County scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Industrial Production Technology offers 30 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

66 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
64
Low End
66
Score
67
High End
Earnings $75,949/yr (37% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (73% shielded)
Job Market Large (69,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$795K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
54.5x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
5 of 5
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$14,580
Out-of-state: $39,780

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Industrial Production Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390 +1.5% 76%
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians $77,180 +0.6% 59%
Industrial engineering technologists and technicians $64,790 +1.7% 61%
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
$77,390
+1.5% growth 76% AI-proof
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians
$77,180
+0.6% growth 59% AI-proof
Industrial engineering technologists and technicians
$64,790
+1.7% growth 61% AI-proof

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Industrial Production Technology Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Industrial Production Technology careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering engineering & technology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 66/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Industrial Production Technology at Community College of Beaver County?
This program scores 66/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Industrial Production Technology graduates.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Industrial Production Technology graduates?
The DOL recognizes 30 apprenticeship pathways related to Industrial Production Technology. For students weighing Community College of Beaver County's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
How many job openings are there for Industrial Production Technology graduates?
With approximately 69,900 annual openings across mapped careers, Industrial Production Technology offers a large employment pool. Community College of Beaver County graduates enter a market shaped by ongoing digital transformation and technology adoption.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →