Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degree) at Texas A&M University-College Station

Median Earnings (1yr)

$68,154

73rd percentile

60th percentile in Texas

Median Debt

$22,462

7% below national median

Analysis

Texas A&M's industrial production technology program significantly outperforms most competitors in the state, though it trails Lamar's top-ranked program. With first-year earnings of $68,154, graduates earn $13,000 more than the Texas median and nearly $8,400 above the national average. Among the 12 Texas schools offering this degree, A&M lands solidly in the 60th percentile—respectable for a program that combines the university's engineering expertise with hands-on technical training.

The financial equation works well here. At $22,462 in median debt, graduates owe just one-third of their first-year salary, creating a manageable repayment scenario. This debt figure actually comes in slightly below both state and national medians for the program. For families drawn to Texas A&M's reputation but concerned about engineering program costs, this technical degree offers a pragmatic alternative with strong immediate earning potential.

The main consideration is whether Lamar's $16,000 earnings premium justifies exploring that option, particularly for students who prioritize maximizing starting salary. However, A&M's broader alumni network and campus resources may offer longer-term career advantages that aren't captured in first-year earnings data. For students interested in manufacturing, quality control, or production management, this program delivers solid value with minimal financial risk.

Where Texas A&M University-College Station Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Texas A&M University-College Station graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (12 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station	$13,099	$68,154	—	$22,462	0.33
Lamar UniversityBeaumont	$8,690	$84,746	$80,134	$37,672	0.44
Tarleton State UniversityStephenville	$7,878	$55,036	$71,921	$25,750	0.47
Texas A&M University-KingsvilleKingsville	$9,892	$50,039	$61,808	$23,347	0.47
Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville	$9,228	$49,623	—	$21,500	0.43
National Median	—	$59,822	—	$24,250	0.41

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 Texas A&M University-College Station, approximately 19% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 107 graduates with reported earnings and 102 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.