# Tarleton State University: Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Stephenville, TX. IPEDS 228529, CIP 15.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/tarleton-state-university/majors/industrial-production-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $55,036
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $87,678 (U.S. median for this major: $81,446 across 51 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,750 (U.S. median $24,500)
- Rank in TX: 2 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (6 colleges, $83,328): +$4,350
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,232

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $87,678 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,574 | $68,681 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $16,980 | $74,882 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $20,396 | $89,946 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $23,466 | $103,485 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $24,076 | $106,175 | 2.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $89,629 | $22,462 | $21,315 | 84% |
| Tarleton State University | $87,678 | $25,750 | $20,783 | 48% |
| Lamar University | $87,113 | $37,672 | $9,366 | 37% |
| Sam Houston State University | $79,544 | $21,500 | $16,404 | 55% |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville | $71,207 | $23,347 | $12,090 | 42% |
| East Texas A&M University | $68,588 | not reported | $11,841 | 43% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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