Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Jefferson College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$49,157

Est. from MO median (3 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$10,263

Est. from national median (8 programs)

Analysis

Is a sub-$11,000 investment worth it for industrial production training? That's the central question here, and while we're working with estimates—Jefferson College's graduate numbers are too small to report publicly—peer programs suggest this could be a reasonable path forward. Similar certificate programs nationally carry debt around $10,244, and the three Missouri programs with actual data show median earnings of $49,157, which would give Jefferson students a debt-to-earnings ratio around 0.21.

The competitive landscape in Missouri is instructive. Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City's graduates earn nearly $54,000 in their first year, while Crowder College sits at $36,000. Jefferson's estimated outcomes fall right in the middle of this range, though it's worth noting that Missouri programs typically saddle students with about $16,500 in debt—significantly more than what Jefferson appears to charge. If the lower debt estimate holds true for this program, that's a meaningful advantage when you're trying to recoup your investment quickly.

The bottom line: industrial production training isn't typically a high-earning field—national figures hover around $44,000—but manageable debt changes the calculus. If Jefferson can deliver outcomes similar to other Missouri programs while keeping costs low, the math works. Just recognize you're betting on estimates here, and actual outcomes at this specific campus remain unknown due to small class sizes.

Where Jefferson College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all industrial production technologies/technicians certificate's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians certificate's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (14 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Jefferson CollegeHillsboro	$4,500	$49,157*	—	$10,263*	—
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas CityKansas City	$3,630	$53,967*	—	$9,089*	0.17
University of Central MissouriWarrensburg	$9,739	$49,157*	—	$23,875*	0.49
Crowder CollegeNeosho	$6,180	$36,148*	—	—*	—
National Median	—	$43,602*	—	$10,244*	0.23

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with industrial production technologies/technicians graduates

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

$77,180/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

$64,790/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Implement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition. Operate advanced microscopy equipment to manipulate nanoscale objects. Work under the supervision of nanoengineering staff.

$64,790/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Semiconductor Processing Technicians

Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls; locate crystal axis in ingot using x-ray equipment and saw ingots into wafers; and clean, polish, and load wafers into series of special purpose furnaces, chemical baths, and equipment used to form circuitry and change conductive properties.

$51,180/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

$51,000/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.

Photonics Technicians

Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Jefferson College, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 3 similar programs in MO. Actual outcomes may vary.