Industrial Technology/Technician
Industrial technology is the use of engineering and manufacturing technology to make production faster, simpler and more efficient.The industrial technology field employs creative and technically proficient individuals who can help a company achieve efficient and profitable productivity.
Industrial Technology programs typically include instruction in optimization theory, human factors, organizational behavior, industrial processes, industrial planning procedures, computer applications, and report and presentation preparation.
Planning and designing manufacturing processes and equipment is a main aspect of being an industrial technologist. An Industrial Technologist is often responsible for implementing certain designs and processes.
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Matching Industrial Technology/Technician Colleges
Olympic College
Four or more years; Public; $9,363 average out-state tuition; $3,826 average in-state tuition |
East Carolina University
Four or more years; Public; $20,729 average out-state tuition; $4,452 average in-state tuition |
Ivy Tech Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $8,777 average out-state tuition; $4,487 average in-state tuition |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Four or more years; Public; $19,290 average out-state tuition; $9,570 average in-state tuition |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Four or more years; Public; $19,135 average out-state tuition; $5,407 average in-state tuition |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Four or more years; Public; $9,638 average out-state tuition; $9,638 average in-state tuition |
Purdue University-Main Campus
Four or more years; Public; $28,520 average out-state tuition; $9,718 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Industrial Technology/Technician Majors
Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
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award Up to $30,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Engineering Honors Scholarship - Greenville UniversityGreenville University |
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award $20,500 |
deadline Varies |
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BrandSource x Foster Love ScholarshipFoster Love |
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award Up to $11,000 |
deadline Varies |
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SEI Native American Education ScholarshipSolar Energy International (SEI) |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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SEI General ScholarshipSolar Energy International (SEI) |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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SEI Energy Women in Solar ScholarshipSolar Energy International (SEI) |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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EAGLES Scholarship - PSUPortland State University |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Big Bang Theory ScholarshipUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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ACI Foundation Fellowship ProgramAmerican Concrete Institute (ACI) |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Swalm Brookhaven ScholarshipMississippi State University |
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award $10,000 |
deadline February 01, 2026 |
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