Industrial machinery mechanic: where to study
Every U.S. school that awarded one of the 2 programs NCES links to this career in 2023-24, certificate to doctorate. A complete list, not a ranking.
Schools267
NCES IPEDS
IPEDS Completions, 2023-24 (complete data file C2024_A)National Center for Education Statistics
- Checked
- 21 Oct 2026
States and territories39
Certificates · degrees to master's6,823 · 1,301Awarded 2023-24, first majors
Doctorates awarded0Research, professional and other
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Programs that lead to this career
The NCES CIP–SOC crosswalk links SOC 49-9041 to these programs. Awards in 2023-24, all levels, first majors. 2 more linked programs had no awards at an operating school that year. NCES
CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 CrosswalkNational Center for Education Statistics
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| Program | CIP code | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0303 | 8,048 |
| Energy Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | 47.0701 | 76 |
By award level: (awards, not schools).
Largest programs by awards
Size tells you where many students study, not which program is best for you.
| School | Location | Type | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College | Bowling Green, KY | 2-year · Public | 370 |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College | Lexington, KY | 2-year · Public | 342 |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Rome, GA | 2-year · Public | 318 |
| Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | Elizabethtown, KY | 2-year · Public | 283 |
| Owensboro Community and Technical College | Owensboro, KY | 2-year · Public | 268 |
| Ivy Tech Community College | Indianapolis, IN | 2-year · Public | 235 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Canton | Canton, MI | 2-year · Private for-profit | 208 |
| Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden, AL | 2-year · Public | 202 |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College | Louisville, KY | 2-year · Public | 192 |
| Somerset Community College | Somerset, KY | 2-year · Public | 189 |
Schools in each state
How many schools in each state awarded one of these programs in 2023-24. Each state page lists all of its schools with cost and completion.
- Alabama14 schools
- Alaska1 school
- Arizona5 schools
- Arkansas9 schools
- California26 schools
- Colorado3 schools
- Delaware1 school
- Florida3 schools
- Georgia19 schools
- Idaho3 schools
- Illinois19 schools
- Indiana2 schools
- Iowa9 schools
- Kansas4 schools
- Kentucky13 schools
- Louisiana6 schools
- Maryland1 school
- Michigan12 schools
- Minnesota3 schools
- Mississippi7 schools
- Missouri4 schools
- Nebraska3 schools
- Nevada1 school
- New Jersey1 school
- New Mexico3 schools
- New York2 schools
- North Dakota1 school
- Ohio11 schools
- Oklahoma2 schools
- Oregon6 schools
- Pennsylvania8 schools
- South Carolina6 schools
- Tennessee21 schools
- Texas8 schools
- Utah7 schools
- Washington5 schools
- Wisconsin15 schools
- Wyoming2 schools
Registered Apprenticeship
A Registered Apprenticeship Program is a model of apprenticeship validated by the Department of Labor or a State Apprenticeship Agency Linked from apprenticeship.gov/apprenticeship-occupations. Term lengths are hours of on-the-job learning; time-based programs list one figure, hybrid programs a range.. The U.S. Department of Labor lists 42 apprenticeship occupations as approved for Registered Apprenticeship under this career's SOC code. Terms are hours of on-the-job learning as DOL lists them. USDOL
What is a Registered Apprenticeship Program?U.S. Department of Labor (Apprenticeship.gov)
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Approved occupations for Registered Apprenticeship (spreadsheet: RAPIDS code, type, minimum term)U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship.gov)
| Apprenticeship occupation (DOL title) | RAPIDS code | O*NET occupation | Term (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-Maintenance-Equipment Servicer | 0027 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Competency-Based 8000 Hybrid 8000–10000 Time-Based 8000 |
| Aviation Support Equipment Repairer | 0599 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Competency-Based 8000 Hybrid 8000–10000 Time-Based 8000 |
| Bakery-Machine Mechanic | 0029 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 6000 Competency-Based 6000 Hybrid 6000–7500 |
| CANAL EQUIPMENT MECHANIC | 0790 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 4000 Competency-Based 4000 Hybrid 4000–5000 |
| COMPOSING-ROOM MACHINIST | 0086 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 12000 Competency-Based 12000 Hybrid 12000–15000 |
| CONVEYOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC | 0066 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Competency-Based 4000 Hybrid 4000–5000 Time-Based 4000 |
| COOLING TOWER TECHNICIAN | 0634 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Competency-Based 4000 Hybrid 4000–5000 Time-Based 4000 |
| ELECT-PROD-LINE-MAINT-MECHANIC | 0171 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 2000 Competency-Based 2000 Hybrid 2000–2500 |
| FORGE-SHOP-MACHINE REPAIRER | 0203 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Competency-Based 6000 Hybrid 6000–7500 Time-Based 6000 |
| FUEL SYSTEM MAINT WORKER | 0610 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 4000 Competency-Based 4000 Hybrid 4000–5000 |
| HYDRAULIC PRESS SERVICE (Ordn) | 0783 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Competency-Based 4000 Hybrid 4000–5000 Time-Based 4000 |
| HYDRAULIC REPAIRER | 0651 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 8000 Competency-Based 8000 Hybrid 8000–10000 |
| HYDROELECTRIC-MACHINERY MECHANIC | 0237 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 6000 Competency-Based 6000 Hybrid 6000–7500 |
| INDUSTRIAL MACHINIST SYSTEM TECHNICIAN | 1037 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Competency-Based 4000 Hybrid 4000–5000 Time-Based 4000 |
| Industrial Maintenance Mechanic | 0308 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Competency-Based 6000 Hybrid 3900–6000 |
| Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (NOF) | 0308 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Competency-Based 6000 Hybrid 6000–8000 Time-Based 6000 |
| LAUNDRY-MACHINE MECHANIC | 0691 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 6000 Competency-Based 6000 Hybrid 6000–7500 |
| MACHINE FIXER (Carpet & Rug) | 0302 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 8000 Competency-Based 8000 Hybrid 8000–10000 |
| MACHINE REPAIRER | 0292 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 7328 |
| MACHINE REPAIRER, MAINTENANCE | 0292 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 8000 |
| MACHINIST, LINOTYPE | 0297 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Competency-Based 8000 Hybrid 8000–10000 Time-Based 8000 |
| MAINT MECHANIC (Any Ind) (Alternate Title: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic) | 0308 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 8000 |
| MAINT MECHANIC (Grain & Feed) | 0307 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 4000 Competency-Based 4000 Hybrid 4000–5000 |
| MAINTENANCE MECH, COMPGAS | 0020 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 8000 Competency-Based 8000 Hybrid 8000–10000 |
| MARINE MACHINERY MECHANIC (Existing Title: Machine Repairer, Maintenance) | 0292 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 5920 |
| OVERHAULER (Textile) | 0384 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 4000 Competency-Based 4000 Hybrid 4000–5000 |
| PINSETTER ADJUSTER, AUTOMATIC | 0387 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Competency-Based 6000 Hybrid 6000–7500 Time-Based 6000 |
| PNEUMATIC TOOL REPAIRER | 0434 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Competency-Based 8000 Hybrid 8000–10000 Time-Based 8000 |
| PNEUMATIC TUBE REPAIRER | 0435 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 4000 Competency-Based 4000 Hybrid 4000–5000 |
| POWERHOUSE MECHANIC | 0443 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 8000 Competency-Based 8000 Hybrid 8000–10000 |
| PRODUCTION MACHINERY MECHANIC (Existing Title: Machine Repairer) | 0292 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 5920 |
| PRODUCTION MACHINERY MECHANIC (Existing Title: Machine Repairer) | 0292 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Competency-Based 5920 Hybrid 5920–7400 |
| PUMP ERECTOR (Const) | 0419 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 4000 Competency-Based 4000 Hybrid 4000–5000 |
| PUMP SERVICER | 0933 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Competency-Based 6000 Hybrid 6000–7500 Time-Based 6000 |
| REPAIRER I (Chem) | 0674 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Competency-Based 8000 Hybrid 8000–10000 Time-Based 8000 |
| REPAIRER, WELDING EQUIPMENT | 0422 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Competency-Based 4000 Hybrid 4000–5000 Time-Based 4000 |
| REPAIRER, WELDING SYS & EQ | 1005 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 6000 Competency-Based 6000 Hybrid 6000–7500 |
| RUBBERIZING MECHANIC | 0485 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 8000 Competency-Based 8000 Hybrid 8000–10000 |
| SCALE MECHANIC | 0497 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 8000 Competency-Based 8000 Hybrid 8000–10000 |
| SEWING MACHINE REPAIRER | 0508 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Competency-Based 7328 Hybrid 7328–9160 Time-Based 7328 |
| STOKER ERECTOR & SERVICER | 0467 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 8000 Competency-Based 8000 Hybrid 8000–10000 |
| TREATMENT PLANT MECHANIC | 0847 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) | Time-Based 6000 Competency-Based 6000 Hybrid 6000–7500 |
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About this list
Programs: the career's SOC code(s) in the NCES CIP 2020–SOC 2018 crosswalk. Schools and awards: NCES IPEDS C2024_A (2023-24, first majors), limited to schools that the College Scorecard file of 15 Oct 2026 lists as operating and approved for federal aid (U.S. territories included). It shows which schools award a program, not accreditation, quality or admission chances: check program accreditation with the accreditor and the school with DAPIP. Some careers need a state license; see the career page.
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Where these facts come from
Official and primary sources only, each checked on the date shown. Rules on testing, aid, licensing and immigration change, so confirm a detail with its source before you rely on it.
- IPEDS Completions, 2023-24 (complete data file C2024_A) · National Center for Education Statistics checked 2026-10-21
- CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk · National Center for Education Statistics checked 2026-10-21
- College Scorecard data, Most Recent Institution-Level file (release of 15 Oct 2026) · U.S. Department of Education checked 2026-10-21
- Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2020, code file · National Center for Education Statistics checked 2026-10-21
- Approved occupations for Registered Apprenticeship (spreadsheet: RAPIDS code, type, minimum term) · U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship.gov) checked 2026-10-21
- College Navigator · National Center for Education Statistics checked 2026-10-07