Technological Studies Career Outlook 2010-2011
Technological Studies Programs Available at Bemidji State University:
Majors: Applied Engineering, (B.A.S.); Industrial Technology, (B.S.) Construction Management Specialization;
Industrial Technology, (B.S.) Manufacturing Management Specialization; Technology Management, (B.A.S.); Design
Technology, (B.S.)—refer to separate Career Outlook for specific placement info
Department Website: http://www.bemidjistate.edu/academics/departments/technological_studies
Major Highlights:
The Department of Technological Studies offers a variety of programs with a common thematic core centered on using
the technological problem-solving model to create new opportunities, design creative solutions to address difficult
challenges, and improve operations in business, industry, and modern enterprises. The department offers a nationally
accredited* Bachelor of Science program in Industrial Technology, with emphasis areas in Construction Management,
Manufacturing Management, and Manufacturing Technology. Along with the associated Bachelor of Applied Science
program in Technology Management, these degree options offer both four-year and returning students the opportunity to
prepare for leadership roles in modern enterprises. Returning students have the option to enroll in the Bachelor of
Applied Science program in Applied Engineering, which is offered online or on campus for working professionals who
have either an Associate of Science, an Associate of Applied Science degree, or a diploma or certificate and wish to
complete a Bachelor’s degree. The Bachelor of Science in Design Technology offers students a unique and exciting
opportunity to pursue careers that demand excellence in a combination of technical, creative, and artistic capabilities.
Students are able to specialize in digital media or in Exhibit Design, which is another four-year specialization unique to
Bemidji State University. All Design Technology students benefit from a portfolio review process, a graduation
requirement that offers them the opportunity to present their professional portfolios to leaders in their industries from
across the nation. Students transferring from a MnSCU Community and/or Technical College with an Associate degree in
a related design field may be eligible for articulated transfer into the Design Technology program.
Employment Areas:
The "Occupational Outlook Handbook" reports that industrial production managers held about 150,300 jobs in 2010.
About 80 percent are employed in manufacturing industries, including fabricated metal product, transportation equipment,
and computer and electronic product manufacturing. Construction managers held about 523,100 jobs nationwide in 2010.
Graphic designers held about 279,200 jobs in 2010.
Projected Demand for Technological Studies Majors in Minnesota:
The iSeek.org website reports that the growth rate for manufacturing engineering technologists is .5%, with 1,301
currently employed in Minnesota at an average of $24.92 per hour. There are currently 5,077 construction managers
employed in Minnesota. The outlook for this classification is good, with a growth of 17.4%. The average salary of
construction managers in Minnesota is $41.70. The iSeek.org website reports that graphic design will experience a
growth of 5.4%. Graphic designers earn an average of $20.82 per hour.
Projected Demand for Technological Studies Majors Nationwide:
The DISCOVER guidance system reports that the nationwide demand for industrial engineering technicians is expected to
grow moderately with a 0.7% expected increase. The average starting salary offered to industrial designers was $46,000
annually in 2011. Construction managers have a moderate expected growth rate of 1.7%. Their reported starting annual
salary was $42,500 in 2011. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, beginning construction
and new construction management graduates at the baccalaureate level were offered average annual starting salaries of
$44,500 in 2011.
Graphic designers held about 221,900 jobs in 2010. Employment will grow due to more emphasis on visual appeal in
product design, advertising, marketing, and television. Keen competition for available jobs is expected. Employment of
graphic designers is expected to grow 1.3 percent, as fast as the average for all occupations from 2008 to 2018.
Projected Demand for Technological Studies Majors Nationwide:
Employment prospects for Exhibit Designers are expected to improve in the near future, with O*Net projecting above
average growth in the field through 2016 (www.onetcenter.org). According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, average
wages for Exhibit Designers as of May 2010 were $24.81 hourly and $51,600 annually (www.bls.gov).
Placement Information for Technological Studies Graduates:
There are many career opportunities for Bemidji State University technological studies graduates. Of the Bemidji State
University 2009-2010 industrial technology B.S. graduates, 93.8% reported obtaining related employment within one year
of graduation. Of the Bemidji State University 2009-2010 technology management B.A.S. graduates, 91.7% reported
obtaining related employment within one year of graduation. This does not include students who were not seeking
employment, furthering their education, unavailable, or had unknown status.
A Partial List of Employers Who Have Reported Hiring BSU Technological Studies Since 1997:
(This list only includes employment within one year of graduation.)
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
3M
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Adaytum
Adolfson & Peterson Construction
Advanced Research Corporation
Aerospace Welding Industries
Alexandria Technical College
All Season Vehicles, Inc.
Allweather Roof Company
American Fence & Fabrication
API Construction Company
APT
Aveda Corporation
Bay Breeze Construction, Inc.
Bemidji State University
Bemidji State University
Black & Decker
Bogart Pederson & Associates
BOMBER Industries
Bossardt Corporation
Boston Scientific
Bradford White Corporation
Carl Construction, Inc.
Centex Rodgers
CF Design, Inc.
Chase Design
Chief Automotive
Christopher & Bank Corporation
Circuit Check
Cirrus Design Corporation
City of Bemidji
Compaq Computers
Comstock Construction Company
Concept Machine Tool
Concord Adex
Concrete, Inc.
Construction Analysis & Management, Inc.
Cretex Concrete Products North, Inc.
Czarnowski
Dam Site Design
Deluxe Corporation
Design Concepts
Design Trust
Douglas Machine LLC
Facilities Manager
Plant Engineering Supervisor
Facility Manager
Manage VAR Program
Project Engineer
Mechanical Technician
Sales/Customer Service
Diesel Instructor
Quality Assurance Inspector
Tech Representative
Estimator
Field Manager
Project Coordinator
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Estimator/Project Manager
Industrial Training Coordinator
Senior Electronics Technician
Model Maker
Junior Technician
Manager of Production/Manufacturing
Project Engineer
Senior Laser Manufacturing Technician
Industrial Engineer
Project Manager
Project Engineer
Architectural Drafter
Model Maker
Manufacturing Engineer
Visual Communications Production Spec.
Manufacturing Engineer
Composite Bonding Tech
Engineering Technician II
Model Designer
Construction Manager
Sales Engineer
Project Manager
Drafter
Project Coordinator
Customer Coordinator
Designer
Prototype Model Maker
Senior Product Engineer
Prototype Specialist
Owner/Manager
Applications Engineer
Minneapolis, MN
St. Paul, MN
Minneapolis, MN
Bloomington, MN
Aurora, CO
White Bear Lake, MN
Burnsville, MN
Alexandria, MN
Grand Rapids, MN
Minneapolis, MN
West Fargo, ND
St Paul, MN
Aitkin, MN
Minneapolis, MN
Panama City, FL
Bemidji, MN
Bemidji, MN
Bloomington, MN
Becker, MN
Silverthorne, CO
Minneapolis, MN
Plymouth, MN
Middleville, MI
Missoula, MT
Rochester, MN
Duluth, MN
Skaneateles, NY
Grand Island, NE
Plymouth, MN
Maple Grove, MN
Duluth, MN
Bemidji, MN
Houston, TX
Wahpeton, ND
Minneapolis, MN
Toronto, ON
Grand Forks, ND
Brainerd, MN
Fargo, ND
Las Vegas, NV
Battle Creek, MI
Shoreview, MN
Madison, WI
Hackensack, MN
Alexandria, MN
A Partial List of Employers Who Have Reported Hiring BSU Technological Studies Since 1997:
(This list only includes employment within one year of graduation.)
Downare LLC
EAPC Architects Engineers
Electric Power Door
Electromed, Inc.
Emerson Process
Evertech Fuel
Excel
Fagen, Inc.
Fastenal
FCX Performance
Film Tech
Flame Metals
Freeburg & Grund, Inc.
Garmin International
General Mills
General Motors
Global Finishing Solutions
Gobel Fixture Company
Goodrich Sensors & Integrated Systems
Gopler Resource Corporation
GSI Lumonics
Haack Engineering
Hanson Electric
Heim Log Heartland Tile & Marble, Inc.
Higgins Heating
HOK Sport
Homes
Honeywell
Hunt Technologies
Hutchinson Technology, Inc.
Hy-Tec Construction
Ignition
Indian Health Service
Institute for Environmental Assessment
ITV Heartland
J. L. Schwieters Construction
JMark
Johnson Controls
Jostens Inc.
Keenan's Cabinets of Distinction
Kellington Construction, Inc.
Ken's Concrete and Carpentry
Kolher Company
Korbel Associates
Kraus Anderson
Kuepers, Inc.
Langer Construction
Luke LiCalzi Engineering
M.A. Mortenson Company
Managed Services, Inc.
Marcy Construction Company
Marvin Windows & Doors
Mesaba Airlines
Michael Smoody Contractor
Micro Control Company
Midwest Crane Services, LLC
Midwest Manufacturing
Midwest Model Makers
Foreman
Industrial CAD Technician
Engineer
Manufacturing/Quality Assurance
System Controls Administrator
Plant Manager
Model Maker
Project Engineer
Machinist
Account Manager
Maintenance Technician
Quality Inspector/Auditor
Engineering Technician
Prototype Specialist
Design/Model Maker
Robotics Engineer
Design Drafting Engineer
Pricing Coordinator
Field Service Engineer
Process Technician
Manufacturing Engineer
Mechanical Designer
Estimator
Management
Owner
Architectural Model Maker
Co-Owner
Manufacturing Engineer
Product Specialist
Manufacturing Engineer
Job Superintendent
Model Builder
Engineering Tech/Construction Inspector
Supervisor
Basic Machine Builder
Estimator
Engineer Project Manager
Model Maker-Prototyping
Facility Manager
Job Site Foreman
Project Engineer
Project Manager/Foreman
Engineer Analyst
Consultant
Assistant Project Manager
Project Manager
Assistant Project Manager
Drafter
Safety Engineer
Service Technician
Field Engineer
Operations Analyst
Systems Operation Control Center
Supervisor-Commercial Buildings
Shift Supervisor
Crane Operator
Truss Designer
Model Maker
Laporte, MN
Grand Forks, ND
Hibbing, MN
New Prague, MN
Detroit, MI
Isanti, MN
Minneapolis, MN
Granite Falls, MN
Winona, MN
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, MN
Rogers, MN
Bemidji, MN
Olathe, KS
Minneapolis, MN
Detroit, MI
Osseo, WI
Hutchinson, MN
Burnsville, MN
Eagan, MN
Maple Grove, MN
Bemidji, MN
Bemidji, MN
Kenosha, WI
Bemidji, MN
Kansas City, MO
Kelliher, MN
Phoenix, AZ
Pequot Lakes, MN
Hutchinson, MN
Brainerd, MN
Dallas, TX
Bemidji, MN
Brooklyn Park, MN
Alexandria, MN
Hugo, MN
Plymouth, MN
Holland, MI
Eagan, MN
Bemidji, MN
Corcoran, MN
McIntosh, MN
Sheboygan, WI
St Louis Park, MN
Duluth, MN
Baxter, MN
W. St. Paul, MN
New York, NY
St. Paul, MN
St. Louis Park, MN
Minneapolis, MN
Warroad, MN
Eagan, MN
Las Vegas, NV
Fridley, MN
Omaha, NE
Eau Claire, WI
Indianapolis, IN
A Partial List of Employers Who Have Reported Hiring BSU Technological Studies Since 1997:
(This list only includes employment within one year of graduation.)
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Minnesota Pipeline
Minuti-Ogle
MJ Construction
MJ Dean Construction, Inc.
MJ Lorenz Concrete
Modeled Horizons Inc.
Modern Molding, Inc.
Mortenson Construction
Navistar, Canada Inc.
New Page, Inc.
Nortech Systems, Inc.
Nortech Systems, Inc.
Nortech Systems, Inc.
Northern Contours
Northshore Mining
Northstar Aerospace
Oscar J Boldt Construction Company
Outdoor Renovations
Parker Corporation
Parker Corporation
Pella Windows
Peterson Sheet Metal
Populous
Premier Builders
Prestige Technical Services
Proctor & Gamble
Q-Shop
Reed Prototype and Model
Reierson Construction, Inc.
Remada Company
Reptron Manufacturing
Rochester Community & Technical College
RTC
Rud Technology
S. J. Louis Construction
Sagen, Inc.
Sauer-Danfoss
SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
Sensormatic Electronics Corporation
Shingobee Builders
SK & S Oil Field Services
SME, Inc.
Srock Construction, Inc.
Stafford Builders
State of Minnesota
Stewart & Stevenson
Stock Building Supply
Story Construction
Swanson & Youngdale
TEAM Industries
Tennant Company
Tescom Corporation
The Glass Man
Tri-Krete Ltd.
Tritec of Minnesota
U.S. Steel
Design Technician
Terminal Operator
Project Manager
Construction Manager
Project Engineer - Estimator
Construction Foreman
Model Maker
CNC Programmer
Project Engineer
Industrial Engineer
Technician
Process Technician
Quality Engineer
Engineer
Supervisor of Production
General Repair Planner
Machinist/Programmer
Field Engineer
Landscape Designer
Senior Design Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Department Manager
Estimator/Project Manager
Model Maker
Construction/Project Manager
Contractor
Researcher
Robot Programmer
CAD/CAM Model maker
Foreman
Assistant Manager
Process Engineering Technician
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Prototype Developer
Senior Lead Consultant
Project Manager
Project Manager
Mechanical Design
Senior Process Development Technician
Senior Model Maker
Construction Project Manager
Roustabout
Engineering
Project Supervisor/Estimator
Foreman
Complex Operations Support
Operations Manager
Management Trainee
Co-Owner/Construction Worker
Estimator
Manufacturing Engineer
Design Engineer
Design Engineer
Project Manager
Plant Manager
Sales Engineer
Business Service Specialist
Roseville, MN
Clearbrook, MN
Cottage Grove, MN
Bemidji, MN
Glendale, AZ
Stacy, MN
Fridley, MN
Delano, MN
Minneapolis, MN
Chatham, Ontario
Duluth, MN
Bemidji, MN
Bemidji, MN
Thief River Falls, MN
Fergus Falls, MN
Silver Bay, MN
Duluth, MN
Cloquet, MN
Underwood, MN
Minneapolis, MN
St Paul, MN
Pella, IA
Bemidji, MN
Kansas City, MO
Duluth, MN
West Chester, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Austin, TX
Bemidji, MN
Eagan, MN
Hibbing, MN
Rochester, MN
Chicago, IL
Dearborn, MI
St. Cloud, MN
Grand Forks, ND
Plymouth, MN
Maple Grove, MN
Boca Raton, FL
Loretto, MN
Williston, ND
Detroit Lakes, MN
Alexandria, MN
Anoka, MN
St Paul, MN
Houston, TX
Oak Grove, MN
Bemidji, MN
St. Louis Park, MN
Bagley, MN
Golden Valley, MN
Elk River, MN
Cromwell, MN
Toronto
Virginia, MN
Mt. Iron, MN
A Partial List of Employers Who Have Reported Hiring BSU Technological Studies Since 1997:
(This list only includes employment within one year of graduation.)
United Gear and Assembly
United States Forest Services
US Postal Service
VELUX
Vision-EASE Lens
VQ OrthoCare
Wanzek Construction
Wanzek Construction
Weis Builders
Wells Technology
Western Spring Manufacturing
Westgroup
Woodcraft Industries, Inc.
Yacama Products
Zetah Construction
Process Engineer
Helitack
Electronic Technician
Model Maker
Doc Control/Configuration Mgmt.
Mechanical Engineer Tech
Field Engineer
Project Engineer
Assistant Superintendent
Production Manager
Maintenance Craftsperson
Computer Technical Support Rep
Production Supervisor
Model Maker
Project Engineer
Hudson, WI
Durango, CO
Bemidji, MN
Greenwood, SC
Ramsey, MN
Vista, CA
Fargo, MN
Fargo, ND
Minneapolis, MN
Bemidji, MN
Hugo, MN
Eagan, MN
Foreston, MN
Arcata, CA
Bemidji, MN
Colleges and Universities Where BSU Industrial Technology Graduates Have Gone to Continue
Their Education:
Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN
Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN
Note 1: Some of the above job/career titles require advanced degrees or specialized training.
Note 2: Degrees alone do not get students jobs. Internships, summer jobs, volunteer work, part-time jobs, work-study
positions, and active participation in student organizations on campus are all ways to become more competitive in a
tight job market.
Note 3: Personal Competencies: it is also recommended that individuals be competent in a variety of communication
methods, and computer skills are a must.
Bibliography:
Annual Graduate Follow-Up Study 1997-2010. Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN (2011)
Bemidji State University Undergraduate Catalog 2011-2012. Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN (2011)
DISCOVER. The American Testing Program, Educational Technology Center, Hunt Valley, MD (2011)
MnCareers/iSeek. Research and Statistics Office, MN Dept. of Economic Security, St. Paul, MN (2011)
Occupational Outlook Handbook. U.S. Dept. of Labor, JIST Publishing Inc., Indianapolis, IN (2010)
Salary Survey 2010-2011. National Association of Colleges and Employers, Bethlehem, PA (2011)
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