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Industrial Engineering at San Jose State University

Industrial Engineering at San Jose State University

If you plan to study Industrial Engineering, you may want to check out the program at San Jose State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

San Jose State University sits in San Jose, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 68 industrial engineering degrees were granted at San Jose State University.

Studying Online at San Jose State University

Many students take online classes at San Jose State University. Among 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) studied exclusively online and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.

Industrial Engineering Rankings at San Jose State University

These rankings give you a sense of how San Jose State University’s Industrial Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #3 of 6
Best Value California #3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #4 of 8
Best Value Far Western (Region) #4 of 8
Best Value Nationwide #17 of 102
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #23 of 102

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #3 of 6
Best Value California #3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #4 of 8
Best Value Far Western (Region) #4 of 8
Best Value Nationwide #17 of 102
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #23 of 102

Earnings for Industrial Engineering Graduates from San Jose State University

Graduates of San Jose State University’s Industrial Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Industrial Engineering at San Jose State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $65,042
2 years $61,020
3 years $81,478
4 years $81,358

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Industrial Engineering graduates from San Jose State University report median earnings of $81,358, compared with $83,861 for all San Jose State University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.

Industrial Engineering earnings compared with all majors at San Jose State University

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Industrial Engineering graduates at San Jose State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Industrial Engineering graduates at San Jose State University are 38% women (26) and 62% men (42).

Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Program at San Jose State University

Of the 38 bachelor’s industrial engineering degrees awarded at San Jose State University, 24% were women (9) and 76% were men (29).

San Jose State University gender breakdown of Industrial Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at San Jose State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Hispanic / Latino 7
Black / African American 1
Asian 17
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Industrial Engineering majors at San Jose State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 68% of Industrial Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at San Jose State University, higher than the national average of 36%.*

Industrial Engineering Master’s Program at San Jose State University

Of the 29 master’s industrial engineering degrees awarded at San Jose State University, 55% were women (16) and 45% were men (13).

San Jose State University gender breakdown of Industrial Engineering Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Engineering master’s degree recipients at San Jose State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Asian 11
International (Nonresident) 17
Racial-ethnic diversity of Industrial Engineering majors at San Jose State University

Minority students account for 38% of Industrial Engineering master’s degree recipients at San Jose State University, above 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 San Jose State University

The Industrial Engineering program at San Jose State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Industrial Engineering 68

Best-Paid Careers for Industrial Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Industrial Engineering program at San Jose State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Industrial Engineering graduates, 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

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