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Industrial Production Technologies at Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $68,582/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (27% exposed)

Job Market Large (69,900 openings/yr)

ROI 18.2x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #3 of 48 Industrial Production Technologies programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Industrial Production Technologies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$737K	$726K	$666K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.4x	18.2x	16.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.4x	6.3x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	53%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	70	70	69

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,968

Out-of-state: $115,176 (6.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,780

-40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,813

3.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$88,846

30% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $68,582/yr, edging above the $60,266 national average for Industrial Production Technologies — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

With a 18.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 10% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Industrial Production Technologies career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $19,813 in median debt against $68,582 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #3 of 48 programs, this Industrial Production Technologies program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

A 30% earnings increase from $68,582 to $88,846 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Purdue University-Main Campus

With a 50% acceptance rate, Purdue University-Main Campus is moderately selective, one of the larger campuses at 39,637 students in West Lafayette, IN.

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Top Career Paths

Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390/yr

Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians $77,180/yr

Industrial engineering technologists and technicians $64,790/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 70/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Industrial Production Technologies at Purdue University-Main Campus?

At 70/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →