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Industrial Production Technology at Portland Community College

Portland, OR · Public · Associate Degree · Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

serving 18,365 students in Portland, OR.

Program Analysis

Graduates of Portland Community College's Industrial Production Technology program earn $78,450/yr in their first year — 42% above the $55,266 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 82.8x 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 2% gap from the optimistic case.

At #12 of 47 Industrial Production Technology programs, Portland Community College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $83,086 are relatively flat compared to the $78,450 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

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

71 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
68
Low End
71
Score
72
High End
Earnings $78,450/yr (42% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (73% shielded)
Job Market Large (69,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$838K
1.5% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
83.1x
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)
$10,080
Out-of-state: $20,160
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$83,086
6% growth from Year 1

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

Explore what Industrial Production Technology graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 47 programs nationwide.

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Industrial Production Technology Overview

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Industrial Production Technology at Other Schools

Baton Rouge Community College ($103,572) Arkansas Northeastern College ($97,406) Olympic College ($86,309) Bismarck State College ($82,310) Community College of Beaver County ($75,949) SOWELA Technical Community College ($75,239) Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City ($74,822) Grand Rapids Community College ($70,622)

Other Majors at Portland Community College

Nursing ($78,033) Allied Health Professions ($72,204) Biomedical Engineering ($63,642) Construction Management Technology ($63,103) Dental Assisting ($58,410) Drafting & Design Technology ($54,198) Vehicle Repair Technology ($48,144) Health Administration ($46,532)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 71/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Industrial Production Technology at Portland Community College?
At 71/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Industrial Production Technology graduates?
The DOL recognizes 30 apprenticeship pathways related to Industrial Production Technology. For students weighing Portland Community College's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
What's the job market like for Industrial Production Technology from Portland Community College?
With approximately 69,900 annual openings across mapped careers, Industrial Production Technology offers a large employment pool. Portland Community College graduates enter a market shaped by ongoing digital transformation and technology adoption.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →