Industrial Technology Programs Near Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Quick answer: 1 colleges within 100 miles of Fort Walton Beach, Florida award an industrial technology degree, the nearest about 75 miles away (IPEDS Completions, 2024).
Industrial Technology Program Access Near Fort Walton Beach, Florida
| Distance from Fort Walton Beach | Colleges awarding this degree |
|---|---|
| Within 25 miles | 0 |
| Within 50 miles | 0 |
| Within 100 miles | 1 |
| Within 250 miles | 5 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, 2024, counting institutions that reported awarding this degree, joined to IPEDS institution coordinates. Distances are straight-line.
Access around Fort Walton Beach is thinner than in the larger Florida metros. The nearest college awarding this degree is roughly 75 miles away and 1 sit within 100 miles, which is the case where an online or low-residency program earns its keep.
Choosing An Industrial Technology Program From Fort Walton Beach
The subject matter does not change by location: manufacturing processes, quality control, industrial safety, automation and controls, and production management. What changes is how you take it. Ask each college whether the program holds accreditation from the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), how much of the coursework is delivered online, and which components require you on campus. Credit transfer is decided by the receiving institution and genuinely varies, so request a written transfer evaluation before you enroll.
Colleges Near Fort Walton Beach
We do not have campus-based schools on record within 250 miles of this area right now. School availability changes as programs open and close, and many programs in this field enroll online - see the main program page for options that are not tied to your location. Know a school we missed? Tell us.
What Industrial Production Managers Earn in Florida
Industrial Production Managers in Florida earn a median $119,870 per year against $126,060 nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The Florida median for industrial production managers is $119,870 per year, below the national median of $126,060, on state employment of 9,480 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
These are statewide figures. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish wages at city level, so no page can tell you what this job pays in Fort Walton Beach specifically. For the metro-level picture where it is published, and the full percentile spread, see the Florida page.
Other Florida Cities
Crestview * Lynn Haven * Panama City * Lake City * Saint Petersburg * Palatka * Saint Augustine * Saint Cloud
Related
- Industrial Technology programs and how to choose one - the national guide to this degree
- Industrial Technology degree programs in Florida - state pay, employment and metros
- Maintenance Technician career profile - the trade career this degree path builds on
- All online degree paths for tradespeople
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Completions, 2024 - institutions awarding this degree, with IPEDS institution coordinates
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 - Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051)
About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.