The Career
Industrial technology emphasizes the use of engineering and manufacturing technology to make production faster, simpler and more efficient. The industrial technology field employs creative and technically proficient individuals who can help a company achieve efficient and profitable productivity. Industrial technologists work in a job spectrum between the skilled technician and upper management.
Industrial technology graduates have several career paths available to them. Many graduates work in planning and designing manufacturing processes and equipment, management of the operation and maintenance of complex operating systems or implementing designs and processes. These technologists are employed in a large and wide array of industries including manufacturing, facilities management, construction, industrial, maintenance, telecommunications and sustainable energy.
Employment and Salary Information
Examples of possible career paths and their annual median salaries* include:
| Safety Specialist |
$66,790 |
| Construction and Building Inspector |
$53,450 |
| Industrial Production Manager |
$89,190 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologist |
$58,670 |
| Production Specialist |
$50,980 |
| Quality Control Inspector |
$43,120 |
* Data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Professional Traits
Those pursuing a career in this field should:
- Be at ease working with technology
- Possess good communication and organizational skills
- Work well independently and as part of a team
- Be able to analyze, compare and interpret detailed information
- Anticipate and prevent problems
The Program
East Central College offers its industrial technology students a complete two-year program. It consists of basic calculus, science classes and hands-on mechanical and electrical classes in state-of-the art facilities. ECC students benefit from instruction in optimization theory, industrial processes, industrial planning procedures, computer applications and report and presentation preparation.
Admissions Requirements
To enter the program, students must have completed:
- High school diploma or the equivalent (documentation must be sent to the registration office)
- Application for admission
- A placement test as specified by the college (please note: some coursework requires minimum placement results)
Transfer Options
Industrial technology students benefit from an articulation agreement between East Central and Southeast Missouri State University. They transfer to four-year, bachelor of science programs with a very high completion rate.
Please note that transferring credit is decided solely by the bachelor degree-granting institution, not ECC. Students are advised to make early contact with the four-year college or university of their choice so that they can take the appropriate coursework at East Central.
Special Funding Available
Scholarships and grants are available for those who qualify through the Missouri Manufacturing WINs grant. Please contact Financial Aid for more details.
Accreditation
East Central College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400
Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504
800-621-7440
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