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Overview for Manufacturing Technology/Technician

A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to the identification and resolution of production problems in the manufacture of products. Includes instruction in machine operations, production line operations, engineering analysis, systems analysis, instrumentation, physical controls, automation, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), manufacturing planning, quality control, and informational infrastructure.

Careers for Manufacturing Technology/Technician Majors

A major in Manufacturing Technology/Technician is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Manufacturing Technology/Technician

Top 6 Texas Colleges with the highest percentage of Manufacturing Technology/Technician among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
 6
(0.6%)
Less Selective$5,526 
Texas A & M University
College Station, TX
 47
(0.6%)
Less Selective$22,184 
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
 3
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$11,357 
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Texas State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, TX
 7
(0.1%)
Less Selective$12,520 
The University of Texas at Brownsville
Brownsville, TX
 1
(0.1%)
Open Admissions$11,970 
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
 4
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$13,168 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.