Colorado · Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

Best colleges for Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians in Colorado

Ranked by graduates a year

Aims Community College, Metropolitan State University of Denver and Front Range Community College award the most Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians degrees and certificates in Colorado: 29, 17 and 16 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 7 Colorado colleges offer Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians and award 97 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians program focuses on the application of engineering and manufacturing technology to enhance production efficiency. It is designed for individuals who are creative and technically skilled,…

Institutions
7
offering CIP 15.06
States offered
48
with a program page
Degrees / yr
97
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
34%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
$73,050
BLS OEWS May 2025

7 institutions offering Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians in Colorado

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Aims Community College
Greeley Public
—2940%——
2Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver Public
—1732%——
3Front Range Community College
Westminster Public
—1635%——
4Pueblo Community College
Pueblo Public
—1231%——
5Morgan Community College
Fort Morgan Public
—1145%——
6Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood Public
—1032%——
7Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs Public
—221%——

Colleges awarding the most Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians degrees in Colorado

Top 6 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Aims Community College
Greeley Public
29Not reported
2Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver Public
17Not reported
3Front Range Community College
Westminster Public
16Not reported
4Pueblo Community College
Pueblo Public
12Not reported
5Morgan Community College
Fort Morgan Public
11Not reported
6Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood Public
10Not reported
Show the other 1 Colorado colleges offering Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Pikes Peak State CollegeColorado SpringsPublic2

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians (SOC 17-3026).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~6,300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$64,790
typically Associate's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningMonitoringSpeakingMathematics

What Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians earn in Colorado

Jobs in Colorado
930
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$73,050
median $66,850
Best-paying metro
$76,030
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians programs in Colorado.

Which Colorado colleges award the most Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians degrees?+

Aims Community College (29 graduates a year), Metropolitan State University of Denver (17 graduates a year) and Front Range Community College (16 graduates a year) award the most Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians degrees and certificates in Colorado, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 7 Colorado colleges offer Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.

How much do Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians earn in Colorado?+

The average annual wage for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Colorado is $73,050 (median $66,850), across about 930 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians program?+

The Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians program focuses on the application of engineering and manufacturing technology to enhance production efficiency. It is designed for individuals who are creative and technically skilled,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, monitoring, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians?+

The national job outlook is about +1.7% growth with around 6,300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Associate's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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