Industrial Engineering at Fairfield University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Industrial Engineering, consider the program at Fairfield University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fairfield University is located in Fairfield, CT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 6 industrial engineering degrees were granted at Fairfield University.
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Studying Online at Fairfield University
Distance learning is available at Fairfield University. Of 6,864 students, 556 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,393 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Industrial Engineering Rankings at Fairfield University
Rankings can help you compare Fairfield University’s Industrial Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Industrial Engineering graduates at Fairfield University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Industrial Engineering graduates at Fairfield University are 50% women (3) and 50% men (3).
Industrial Engineering Master’s Program at Fairfield University
Of the 6 master’s industrial engineering graduates at Fairfield University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Engineering master’s degree recipients at Fairfield University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Industrial Engineering master’s degree recipients at Fairfield University, higher than the national average of 11%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Industrial Engineering Concentrations at Fairfield University
This Industrial Engineering program at Fairfield University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Industrial Engineering | 6 |
Top-Paying Careers for Industrial Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Industrial Engineering program at Fairfield University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Industrial Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,666 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Quality Control Systems Managers | $108,531 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Manufacturing Engineers | $91,427 |
| Hydroelectric Production Managers | $91,208 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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