Student Performance and Achievement Information

Retention and graduation rates for the Industrial Technology program are collected each academic year and compared with institutional averages reported by Buffalo State University’s Office of Institutional Research.

Table 12-A: One-Year Retention Rates

Retention rates have steadily improved since Fall 2021 and now meet or exceed institutional benchmarks for both first-time and transfer students.

Table 12-B: Six-Year Graduation Rates

Graduation rates for the Industrial Technology program consistently outperform the overall institutional averages, especially for transfer students.

Note: Fall 2020 rate based on the Fall 2014 entering cohort.

Degrees awarded annually are tracked and compared with similar SUNY programs with related CIP codes.

Table 12-C. Degrees Awarded by Year

Farmingdale awards degrees under Manufacturing Engineering Technology; SUNY Polytechnic’s Industrial Engineering Technology program has been discontinued.

Table 12-D: Average Time to Degree, Credit Hours, and GPA

Students typically complete the program in approximately five years with average GPAs ranging between 3.0 and 3.4, demonstrating consistent academic achievement.

Cost varies by student needs (housing: On-campus vs Off-campus, transportation, access to Scholarship)

Scholarships 
Buffalo State University offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for current and new students.
https://financialaid.buffalostate.edu/scholarships

*Mandatory Fees
Mandatory Fees include College Fee, Activity Fee, Health Fee, Technology Fee, and Transportation Fee.

*To determine the direct costs paid to the university for out-of-state or international students, add the last row in the above chart to the “Total billed by Buffalo State (direct costs)” line above. This does not include any indirect costs a student may be subject to such as books, personal expenses, etc.

Additional information regarding how a student’s in-state residency status is determined can be found with the Student Accounts Office.

The Career and Professional Education (CAPE) Center at Buffalo State partners with academic departments to provide career advising, résumé workshops, and employer networking events.

Recent CAPE data indicate that approximately 90–92% of Industrial Technology graduates secure employment or enter graduate programs within six months of graduation.

National labor market data also demonstrate strong demand for Industrial Technology graduates.

Relevant SOC Codes
11-305: Industrial Production Managers
11-9041: Architectural and Engineering Managers
17-2112: Industrial Engineers
25-1032: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
17-3026: Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

CAPE piloted data collection for the First Destination Survey (FDS), surveying graduates from 2024-2025. Recent data from FSA for graduates in Engineering Technology fields (including Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology) demonstrates a high success rate in securing relevant professional roles.

Primary Status After Graduation: The majority of graduates reported being employed full-time (averaging 30 hours or more per week), while some chose to continue their education in baccalaureate programs.

Job Titles and Employing Organizations: Graduates have secured positions such as Quality Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, DAS/Application Engineer, and Electrical Engineer.

Key Employers: Recent hires have been reported at organizations including Boeing Encore Interiors, API Heat Transfer, Magtrol, Inc., Linde Inc., and TxRx Systems Inc.

Salary Information: For those employed full-time, reported annual base salaries range from $60,000 to $75,700