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#1

#1 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

In general, Binghamton University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

42%

Annual Degrees Awarded

66

SAT Score

1,340–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$19,535

Median Starting Salary

$66,150

#2

#2 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX

Texas A&M University-College Station is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

261

SAT Score

1,170–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$20,375

Median Starting Salary

$66,609

#3

#3 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

262

SAT Score

1,230–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$12,576

Median Starting Salary

$69,479

#4

#4 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

43%

Annual Degrees Awarded

201

SAT Score

1,260–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$24,577

Median Starting Salary

$69,061

#5

#5 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Generally, Rochester Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

41

SAT Score

1,290–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$39,600

Median Starting Salary

$67,552

#6

#6 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Northeastern University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

84

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$35,827

Median Starting Salary

$67,534

#7

#7 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 45,700 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

96

SAT Score

1,190–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$25,271

Median Starting Salary

$68,960

#8

#8 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Columbia University requires all freshman students to apply online, using either The Coalition Application...

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$22,058

Median Starting Salary

$58,756

#9

#9 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Generally, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

170

SAT Score

1,370–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$19,318

Median Starting Salary

$66,055

#10

#10 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

1,350–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$30,453

Median Starting Salary

$69,260

#11

#11 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

382

SAT Score

1,380–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$17,402

Median Starting Salary

$64,130

#12

#12 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Overall, New Mexico State University-Main Campus is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

920–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$10,407

Median Starting Salary

$64,583

#13

#13 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

In general, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

43

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$21,880

Median Starting Salary

$66,161

#14

#14 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Overall, the University of Central Florida is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

41%

Annual Degrees Awarded

131

SAT Score

1,210–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$13,108

Median Starting Salary

$63,670

#15

#15 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Generally, Wichita State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

1,010–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$13,553

Median Starting Salary

$66,753

#16

#16 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Generally, the University at Buffalo is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

52

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$18,524

Median Starting Salary

$64,937

#17

#17 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

110

SAT Score

1,270–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$13,376

Median Starting Salary

$71,474

#18

#18 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Overall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

191

SAT Score

1,250–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$19,301

Median Starting Salary

$70,954

#19

#19 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI

the University of Michigan-Dearborn is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,020–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$12,444

Median Starting Salary

$62,322

#20

#20 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Oregon State University is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives about 26,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

41

SAT Score

1,110–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,163

Median Starting Salary

$65,405

#21

#21 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Overall, the University of Houston is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,160–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$14,056

Median Starting Salary

$63,549

#22

#22 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

New Jersey Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

34

SAT Score

1,200–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$17,762

Median Starting Salary

$61,555

#23

#23 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

In general, Wayne State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,050–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$15,347

Median Starting Salary

$64,629

#24

#24 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

102

SAT Score

1,300–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$14,852

Median Starting Salary

$66,835

#25

#25 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA

Overall, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

30%

Annual Degrees Awarded

72

SAT Score

1,230–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$19,184

Median Starting Salary

$68,355

#26

#26 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

The University of Texas at Arlington is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

1,000–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$14,262

Median Starting Salary

$65,409

#27

#27 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

In general, the University of Southern California is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

57

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$36,808

Median Starting Salary

$62,503

#28

#28 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Northwestern University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

55

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$22,095

Median Starting Salary

$64,336

#29

#29 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Northern Illinois University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

960–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$13,884

Median Starting Salary

$66,422

#30

#30 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

the University of New Haven is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,090–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$33,135

Median Starting Salary

$73,305

#31

#31 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

the University of Washington-Seattle Campus is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

43

SAT Score

1,230–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$10,603

Median Starting Salary

$62,999

#32

#32 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

156

SAT Score

1,340–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$19,582

Median Starting Salary

$67,037

#33

#33 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

68

SAT Score

1,300–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$24,286

Median Starting Salary

$69,439

#34

#34 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Generally, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

76

SAT Score

1,290–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$16,018

Median Starting Salary

$69,321

#35

#35 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Montana State University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 28,800...

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$17,250

Median Starting Salary

$67,517

#36

#36 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR

Overall, the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

97

SAT Score

1,110–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$10,657

Median Starting Salary

$62,922

#37

#37 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

In general, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

79

SAT Score

1,330–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$14,544

Median Starting Salary

$66,495

#38

#38 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Generally, Bradley University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,090–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$24,053

Median Starting Salary

$70,926

#39

#39 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Lawrence Technological University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$32,641

Median Starting Salary

$67,206

#40

#40 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

53

SAT Score

1,080–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$15,364

Median Starting Salary

$64,686

#41

#41 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

In general, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

41

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$17,535

Median Starting Salary

$64,341

#42

#42 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Overall, St- Mary's University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,030–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$21,379

Median Starting Salary

$65,222

#43

#43 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Generally, the University of South Florida is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

55

SAT Score

1,150–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$11,004

Median Starting Salary

$63,263

#44

#44 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

In general, the University of Miami is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

19%

Annual Degrees Awarded

45

SAT Score

1,340–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$36,467

Median Starting Salary

$65,484

#45

#45 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

North Carolina A & T State University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

41

SAT Score

950–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$9,189

Median Starting Salary

$66,572

#46

#46 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

the University of Illinois Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

31

SAT Score

1,130–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$10,384

Median Starting Salary

$64,977

#47

#47 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

In general, Texas Tech University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

45

SAT Score

1,110–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$17,896

Median Starting Salary

$67,078

#48

#48 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Iowa State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

132

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$15,310

Median Starting Salary

$70,458

#49

#49 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

the University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$22,291

Median Starting Salary

$69,545

#50

#50 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University Campus Immersion is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

77

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$14,808

Median Starting Salary

$63,449

#51

#51 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Generally, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

56

SAT Score

1,370–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$39,127

Median Starting Salary

$69,073

#52

#52 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

the University of Arkansas is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

61

SAT Score

1,070–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$16,208

Median Starting Salary

$68,604

#53

#53 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

the University of Iowa is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,120–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$19,587

Median Starting Salary

$70,436

#54

#54 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

25%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

1,220–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$14,003

Median Starting Salary

$64,743

#55

#55 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Generally, The University of Texas at El Paso is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

61

SAT Score

880–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$9,563

Median Starting Salary

$65,009

#56

#56 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Generally, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

54

SAT Score

1,140–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$22,601

Median Starting Salary

$66,216

#57

#57 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

the University of Arizona is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

37

SAT Score

1,110–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$17,075

Median Starting Salary

$65,773

#58

#58 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

the University of Rhode Island is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,060–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$20,695

Median Starting Salary

$72,584

#59

#59 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

34

SAT Score

1,000–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$20,030

Median Starting Salary

$68,330

#60

#60 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 18,200 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

105

SAT Score

1,020–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$12,202

Median Starting Salary

$68,588

#61

#61 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

San Jose State University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$14,219

Median Starting Salary

$64,022

#62

#62 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

43

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$16,718

Median Starting Salary

$66,300

#63

#63 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

the University of Missouri-Columbia is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

1,140–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$19,889

Median Starting Salary

$70,925

#64

#64 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Generally, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

1,150–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,124

Median Starting Salary

$67,177

#65

#65 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Overall, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

33%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,010–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$11,583

Median Starting Salary

$65,212

#66

#66 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

49

SAT Score

960–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$13,586

Median Starting Salary

$67,703

#67

#67 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 9,700 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

50

SAT Score

1,080–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$18,855

Median Starting Salary

$71,185

#68

#68 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

54

SAT Score

1,140–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$21,296

Median Starting Salary

$66,990

#69

#69 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

the University of Louisville is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

1,020–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$19,327

Median Starting Salary

$66,542

#70

#70 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Overall, Oakland University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 11,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

1,020–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$15,161

Median Starting Salary

$67,080

#71

#71 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

In general, Ohio University-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,110–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$20,207

Median Starting Salary

$68,974

#72

#72 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Generally, North Dakota State University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$15,962

Median Starting Salary

$72,053

#73

#73 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Overall, Youngstown State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

950–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$11,900

Median Starting Salary

$67,385

#74

#74 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Colorado State University Pueblo is a non selective school. They receive about 1,570 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

910–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$13,033

Median Starting Salary

$67,292

#75

#75 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

SUNY Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY

SUNY Maritime College is a somewhat selective school. The school receives roughly 1,300 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,150–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$19,712

Median Starting Salary

$70,713

#76

#76 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Kettering University
Flint, MI

Generally, Kettering University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

1,140–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$34,486

Median Starting Salary

$68,829

#77

#77 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA

the University of San Diego is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

38

SAT Score

1,210–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$36,008

Median Starting Salary

$68,465

#78

#78 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee School of Engineering is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,180–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$25,661

Median Starting Salary

$65,534

#79

#79 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

the University of Connecticut is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

47

SAT Score

1,240–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$23,985

Median Starting Salary

$68,194

#80

#80 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico
Hato Rey, PR

In general, Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

46

SAT Score

920–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$16,043

Median Starting Salary

$60,364

#81

#81 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

the University of Alabama in Huntsville is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

38

SAT Score

1,220–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$18,588

Median Starting Salary

$63,350

#82

#82 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Overall, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$46,876

Median Starting Salary

$75,713

#83

#83 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

the University of South Carolina Aiken is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

960–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$11,872

Median Starting Salary

$67,680

#84

#84 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon
Bayamon, PR

Acceptance Rate

34%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,205

Median Starting Salary

$62,520

#85

#85 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN

In general, Indiana Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

950–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$22,179

Median Starting Salary

$61,356

#86

#86 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

31

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$15,595

Median Starting Salary

$70,136

#87

#87 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

In general, Hofstra University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,200–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$35,036

Median Starting Salary

$70,070

#88

#88 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Quinnipiac University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,130–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$39,051

Median Starting Salary

$76,238

#89

#89 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Generally, Western New England University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,100–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$30,214

Median Starting Salary

$72,093

#90

#90 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

the University of Vermont is a fairly selective school. Around 30,000 applications are received by the...

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,280–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$21,849

Median Starting Salary

$72,932

#91

#91 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Overall, Saint Ambrose University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,040–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$23,359

Median Starting Salary

$72,120

#92

#92 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

In general, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

55

SAT Score

1,010–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$12,480

Median Starting Salary

$63,280

#93

#93 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Caribbean University-Bayamon
Bayamon, PR

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,049

Median Starting Salary

$61,488

#94

#94 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 38,700 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,030–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$23,935

Median Starting Salary

$70,597

#95

#95 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Overall, Methodist University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,110–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$28,129

Median Starting Salary

$67,300

#96

#96 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

154

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$26,747

Median Starting Salary

$67,238

#97

#97 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

890–1,070

Est. Net Price *

$13,956

Median Starting Salary

$66,753

#98

#98 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Generally, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

970–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$17,873

Median Starting Salary

$72,169

#99

#99 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Texas State University is a non selective school. They receive about 28,900 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

34

SAT Score

990–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$14,120

Median Starting Salary

$67,346

#100

#100 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

In general, Kent State University at Kent is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

980–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$19,046

Median Starting Salary

$68,664

#101

#101 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

the University of Minnesota Duluth is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,110–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$18,031

Median Starting Salary

$72,321

#102

#102 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

Generally, Colorado Christian University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$23,313

Median Starting Salary

$66,503

#103

#103 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Louisiana Tech University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

62%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,080–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$12,243

Median Starting Salary

$65,748

#104

#104 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Gannon University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,000–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$22,200

Median Starting Salary

$71,317

#105

#105 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Caribbean University-Ponce
Ponce, PR

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$5,029

Median Starting Salary

$59,921

#106

#106 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Overall, Fort Hays State University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

970–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$13,322

Median Starting Salary

$67,638

#107

#107 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$16,551

Median Starting Salary

$68,027

#108

#108 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Generally, Liberty University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$29,913

Median Starting Salary

$65,829

#109

#109 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies
Fort Wayne, IN

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$19,970

Median Starting Salary

$68,168

#110

#110 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Lamar University is a somewhat selective school. Approximately 6,210 applications are received by the school...

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

830–1,030

Est. Net Price *

$11,757

Median Starting Salary

$66,255

#111

#111 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Texas A&M University-Commerce is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

910–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$13,025

Median Starting Salary

$66,238

#112

#112 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

the University of Indianapolis is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$22,283

Median Starting Salary

$70,073

#113

#113 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

In general, Francis Marion University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

880–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$12,614

Median Starting Salary

$66,907

#114

#114 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

California State University-East Bay is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

830–1,050

Est. Net Price *

$11,464

Median Starting Salary

$65,080

#115

#115 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint, NM

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$2,770

Median Starting Salary

$68,416

#116

#116 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

South Carolina State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

830–1,030

Est. Net Price *

$17,435

Median Starting Salary

$67,043

#117

#117 Best College for Industrial Engineering in the U.S.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Erie, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,100–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$21,968

Median Starting Salary

$67,731

*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Industrial Engineering

Industrial Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, material, information, and energy. Includes instruction in applied mathematics, physical sciences, the social sciences, engineering analysis, systems design, computer applications, and forecasting and evaluation methodology.

Of the 5,537 Industrial Engineering degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 64% percent of whom are men and the other 36% percent are women. Did you know that Texas has more students graduating with a degree in Industrial Engineering than any other state? In fact, Texas awarded 495 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering is $61,467.

Popularity of Industrial Engineering Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying jobs for Industrial Engineering majors include Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, Industrial Engineers and Industrial Production Managers. However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Industrial Engineering can prepare you for are Industrial Engineers, Architectural and Engineering Managers and Industrial Production Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Industrial Engineering majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Industrial Engineering majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
5,537
Female Students
1,976 (35%)
Male Students
3,561 (64%)

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