Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degree) at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$59,823

Est. from national median (48 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$23,874

Est. from national median (46 programs)

Analysis

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.40 suggests this bachelor's program delivers manageable financial outcomes, though the actual figures come from peer institutions rather than UNC Charlotte's own graduates. Based on national medians for industrial production bachelor's programs, students here can expect roughly $60,000 in first-year earnings against about $24,000 in debt—numbers that fall squarely in the middle of what similar programs produce nationwide.

The challenge is context: North Carolina's industrial production programs show high variability, with reported outcomes ranging from $44,000 to $63,000 at peer schools. UNC Charlotte sits in a major manufacturing hub, which could tilt outcomes toward the higher end, but without actual graduate data, that's speculation. The university's broad access profile (80% admission rate, one-third Pell recipients) typically correlates with solid career outcomes in technical fields like this.

For parents weighing this investment, the estimated numbers point to a four-month debt payoff timeline if a graduate dedicates 10% of income to loans—a reasonable scenario for a technical bachelor's degree. The bigger question is whether UNC Charlotte's specific connections to Charlotte's advanced manufacturing sector translate to opportunities that justify choosing this program over lower-cost options elsewhere in the state. Request placement rates and employer partnerships directly from the department to fill in what these estimates can't tell you.

Where University of North Carolina at Charlotte Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (5 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte	$7,214	$59,823*	—	$23,874*	—
East Carolina UniversityGreenville	$7,361	$63,324*	$66,262	$20,625*	0.33
North Carolina A & T State UniversityGreensboro	$6,748	$44,378*	$46,977	$30,272*	0.68
National Median	—	$59,822*	—	$24,250*	0.41

* 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 University of North Carolina at Charlotte, approximately 34% 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 national median of 48 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.