Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates in industrial production technologies/technicians earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwestern State University of Louisiana Compares for Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
All 51 colleges reporting industrial production technologies/technicians earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | $103,769 | $110,344 | #1 | $85,411 |
| 2 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $98,018 | $93,293 | #10 | $48,355 |
| 3 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $94,454 | $89,520 | #14 | $75,281 |
| 4 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $91,993 | $96,996 | #6 | $78,820 |
| 5 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $91,915 | $98,608 | #4 | $78,215 |
| 6 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $89,904 | $109,082 | #2 | $75,493 |
| 7 | Ohio Northern University Ada, OH | $89,697 | $95,720 | #8 | — |
| 8 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $89,629 | $91,126 | #13 | $68,154 |
| 9 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $89,195 | $81,162 | #31 | $78,938 |
| 10 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $88,492 | $100,200 | #3 | $67,641 |
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| 37 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $76,401 | $88,440 | #17 | $47,453 |
| 38 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $76,121 | $74,788 | #41 | $51,839 |
| 39 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $75,202 | $77,911 | #40 | — |
| 40 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $74,209 | $85,903 | #26 | $45,639 |
| 41 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $73,695 | $70,394 | #46 | $69,616 |
| 42 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $73,664 | $79,028 | #37 | — |
| 43 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR | $71,983 | $84,826 | #27 | $61,946 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern State University of Louisiana industrial production technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,639 one year after graduating and $74,209 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern State University of Louisiana rank for industrial production technologies/technicians?
Among 51 colleges reporting earnings for industrial production technologies/technicians graduates, Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranks #40 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is industrial production technologies/technicians at Northwestern State University of Louisiana worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for industrial production technologies/technicians ($80,890), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.