Industrial Technology is a field of study designed to prepare technical and/or management oriented professionals for employment in business, industry, education, and government. Individuals interested in working with people, materials, and processes will find Industrial Technology provides an excellent foundation for a challenging career. An Industrial Technology major must be capable of succeeding in the areas of physical science and mathematics as well as in the technological and applied areas. Industrial Technology majors are typically highly self-motivated and find challenge in diverse academic areas.
The Industrial Technology program at Eastern Illinois University is one of four in Illinois and 103 programs in the United States accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology at the Baccalaureate level. The Industrial Technology major at Eastern Illinois University has four technical concentrations:
Employment Opportunities and entry level salary information from the 2006 survey of B.S. in Industrial Technology graduates indicate that the average starting salary is $37,000 with a high of $54,000. Typical job titles include:
Manufacturing Engineer
Security Technical Support
Quality Assurance Engineer
Sales Engineer
Maintenance Engineer
Graphics & Production Director
Production Supervisor
Consultant
Print Production Manager
Cost Estimator
Project Manager
Construction Project Manager
Employersof recent graduates:
Caterpillar
Illinois Dept of Transportation
Price Waterhouse Coopers
Hydro-Gear
North American Lighting
General Electric
Agri-fab, Inc.
Pride Metal Products
Schaumburg Flyers
Krupp Gerlach Company
Mideo Inc.
The Concord Group
Pasquinelli Construction
For additional information about the Industrial Technology Program, please contact:
Industrial Technology Coordinator
School of Technology
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, Illinois 61920-3099
217.581.2318
