Best institutions to study Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
Any instructional program in quality control and safety technologies not listed above.
9 U.S. institutions graduated 121 Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 15.0799, a specialization of Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (CIP 15.07).
About Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians programs
Any instructional program in quality control and safety technologies not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians program focuses on equipping students with the skills necessary to ensure product quality and safety in various industries. This program is ideal for individuals interested in engineering-related technologies and those looking to pursue a career in quality control and safety management. Students in this program will explore various aspects of quality control, including non-destructive testing technology and other related fields. With a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application, graduates will be prepared to meet the demands of the workforce in quality assurance roles.
Core coursework in this program covers essential concepts in quality control and safety technologies. Students will gain knowledge in non-destructive testing, quality assurance methodologies, and safety regulations, preparing them for various challenges in the industry.
Credentials awarded
What Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year85 graduates / yr · 5 institutions70%
- Associate's degree26 graduates / yr · 2 institutions22%
- Postbaccalaureate certificate9 graduates / yr · 1 institution7.4%
- Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1 graduates / yr · 1 institution0.8%
Graduates over time
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 277 |
| 2013 | 279 |
| 2014 | 299 |
| 2015 | 287 |
| 2016 | 295 |
| 2017 | 280 |
| 2018 | 198 |
| 2019 | 141 |
| 2020 | 170 |
| 2021 | 102 |
| 2022 | 105 |
| 2023 | 100 |
| 2024 | 111 |
| 2025 | 121 |
Top 9 institutions for Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field earnings* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocean Corporation Houston, TXPrivate for-profitAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 75 | 92% | $32,464 | $38,240 |
| 2 | Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WIPublicAssociate's | 16 | 51% | — | — |
| 3 | Linn - Benton Community College Albany, ORPublicAssociate's | 10 | 29% | — | — |
| 4 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, ILPublicPost-degree cert. | 9 | 47% | — | — |
| 5 | Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TNPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 4 | 26% | — | — |
| 6 | Great Bay Community College Portsmouth, NHPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 3 | 34% | — | — |
| 7 | Maysville Community and Technical College Maysville, KYPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 2 | 56% | — | — |
| 8 | Bismarck State College Bismarck, NDPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 1 | 47% | — | — |
| 9 | Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OHPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 31% | — | — |
* Median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians field (CIP 15.07) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 9 states
Where Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians graduates come from. Each state links to all Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | 75 | Ocean Corporation75 / yr |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 16 | Northeast Wisconsin Technical College16 / yr |
| Oregon | 1 | 10 | Linn - Benton Community College10 / yr |
| Illinois | 1 | 9 | Eastern Illinois University9 / yr |
| Tennessee | 1 | 4 | Chattanooga State Community College4 / yr |
| New Hampshire | 1 | 3 | Great Bay Community College3 / yr |
| Kentucky | 1 | 2 | Maysville Community and Technical College2 / yr |
| North Dakota | 1 | 1 | Bismarck State College1 / yr |
| Ohio | 1 | 1 | Cuyahoga Community College District1 / yr |
Other Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians specializations
The 5 other 6-digit CIP codes under Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (CIP 15.07).
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/CIP 15.0701
Technician 3,546 graduates / yr58 institutions - Quality Control Technology/CIP 15.0702
Technician 442 graduates / yr49 institutions - Industrial Safety Technology/CIP 15.0703
Technician 268 graduates / yr19 institutions
Show 2 more CIP codes with no U.S. programs reported+
- Hazardous Materials Information Systems Technology/
Technician15.0704 - Process Safety Technology/
Technician15.0705
No institution reported completions for these codes in the latest IPEDS year, so they have no page.
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Common questions
What types of degrees are offered in this program?+
The program offers awards ranging from at least 12 weeks to less than 1 academic year, Associate's degrees, and postbaccalaureate certificates.
How many colleges in the U.S. offer this program?+
There are nine colleges in the U.S. that offer the Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians program.
What is the focus of this program?+
The program focuses on quality control and safety technologies, including non-destructive testing and quality assurance methodologies.
How many graduates complete this program each year?+
Approximately 121 graduates complete the program each year in the U.S.
What is the CIP code for Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians?+
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians is CIP 15.0799 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (CIP 15.07). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in quality control and safety technologies not listed above.
How many institutions offer Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians programs?+
9 U.S. institutions reported Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 9 states, awarding 121 credentials in the year. That is 2.8% of all Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians graduates.
About the data on this page
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Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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