Industrial Engineering

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#1

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

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Annually, Iowa State University grants about 356 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Animal Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,090–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$70,458

#2

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

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

At Louisiana Tech University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,050–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$65,748

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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 11 Industrial Engineering degrees granted each year at the Post masters certificate level, 64% percent of whom are men and the other 36% percent are women. Did you know that Louisiana has more students graduating with a degree in Industrial Engineering than any other state? In fact, Louisiana awarded 7 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.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Industrial Engineering degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Industrial Engineering majors is Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary. But, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific jobs. A position that is in high need that a degree in Industrial Engineering can prepare you for is Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.

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
11
Female Students
4 (36%)
Male Students
7 (63%)

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