Why INDT?
What are the benefits of having a degree in industrial technology from Mississippi State University?
In-Demand Careers for an In-Demand Field
In high-demand. Technology. Let's face it, it's everywhere! As technology advances, so does the training required to design, operate, and manage that technology. That's where we step in! Industry partners from all around the region (and even the country) rely on graduates from INDT @ MSU to bring the future of technology into the production operations of today. As technology increases, so will the demand for forward-thinking, tech-savvy problem solvers. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that industrial technology positions will increase by 11% over the next ten years!
Quality Training. What is an industrial technologist? This is a catch-all phrase for various roles that design, operate or manage the technology used in the production, process, manufacturing and industrial fields. Essentially, we'll train you to use technology to develop and maintain integrative systems for industrial and commercial establishments. Our program will also teach you fundamental concepts of management, including project management, human relations, decision making and quality assurance/lean design. Our dedicated faculty know that learning comes in all shapes and sizes, and the standard lecture-based learning environment isn't always the best fit for our students. Because of this, our program has developed a learner-centered curriculum that employees hands-on, project based learning environments whenever possible. To meet the ever demanding needs of industry stakeholders, our program boasts accreditation and credentials to ensure that we are giving our students high-quality opportunities for learning that exceed industry standards.
Proven results. MSU's Industrial Technology program boasts a 95% successful career outcome rate, according to the 2023-24 First Destination Survey Report. Many students who co-op or complete internships go on to full-time careers with their host company. Graduates most often move into management or supervisor positions, but roles and titles span a vast plane due to the interdisciplinary nature of the training. With a bachelor's degree in industrial technology from MSU, graduates are prepared to enter the workforce as an entry-level industrial technologist with an average starting salary of $65,000 (based on 2023-24 data), but this can vary depending on the title and responsibilities.
Love what you do! Professionals in the applied engineering and manufacturing technology fields are not only highly sought after, they love what they do! Year after year, these go-getters report high job satisfaction rates and hold some of the top paying jobs in their industries. The ability to "choose your path" in this diverse field makes this a highly competitive industry. Because of this, it's important to understand this field is a "get what you give" industry. Professionals with high-quality educational training, hands-on experience, and a strong work ethic will land the highest paying (and rewarding) positions.
Career Outlook
Our industrial technology students have a 95% successful career outcome rate, according to the 2023-24 First Destination Survey Report. Our alumni work for some of the best companies in the field both locally and nationally.
Possible Job Titles
- Quality Engineer
- Senior Production Supervisor
- Buyer / Planner / Scheduler
- Quality Control Specialist
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Continuous Improvement Manager
- Production Manager
- Service Engineer
- System Director, Operational Excellence and Quality Service
- Exec. Director, Operational Excellence and Quality Service
- Industrial Engineer
- Master Training Specialist
- Reliability and Maintenance Engineering Technician
- RME Learning Ambassador
- Advanced Education User Experience
- HR Manager
- Value Stream Manager
- Project Specialist
- Continuous Improvement Manager
- Design Engineer
- Junior Designer
- Field Engineer
- VP of Manufacturing
- Engineering Design
- Automation Specialist
- Controls Engineer
- Materials Coordinator
- Lean Coordinator
- Safety Director
Possible Industries
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Process Technology
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Systems Automation
- Machining / Machinery Manufacturing
- Foods Processing / Manufacturing
- Fabricated Metal Products Manfacturing
- Systems Operations
Possible Companies
- ABB
- Aerojet Rocketdyne
- Amazon
- ANEL Corporation
- Haliburton
- Hol-Mac
- Keith Huber
- International Paper
- Milwaukee Tool
- MS Power Company
- Nissan North America
- Raytheon
- Siemens Industry
- Steel Dynamics
- Taylor Defense Products
- Taylor Power Systems
- Taylor Machine Works
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- The Pictsweet Company
- Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi
- Yokohama Tire Manufacturing MS, LLC