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Industrial Engineering at University of Connecticut

What traits are you looking for in a school for Industrial Engineering, consider the program at University of Connecticut. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Connecticut is in Storrs, CT.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 45 industrial engineering graduations were recorded at University of Connecticut.

Studying Online at University of Connecticut

Online coursework is an option at University of Connecticut. Among 28,306 students, 1,736 (6%) studied exclusively online and 7,249 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Industrial Engineering Rankings at University of Connecticut

Rankings can help you compare University of Connecticut’s Industrial Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#1 of 3
Best Value	Connecticut	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#2 of 9
Best Value	New England (Region)	#2 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#21 of 102
Best Value	Nationwide	#75 of 102

Earnings for Industrial Engineering Graduates from University of Connecticut

Students who complete University of Connecticut’s Industrial Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$72,315
2 years	$82,440

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Industrial Engineering graduates from University of Connecticut stands at $24,889.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Industrial Engineering graduates at University of Connecticut, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Industrial Engineering graduates at University of Connecticut are 31% women (14) and 69% men (31).

Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Connecticut

Among the 45 bachelor’s industrial engineering degrees awarded at University of Connecticut, 31% were women (14) and 69% were men (31).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	23
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	1
Asian	5
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Industrial Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut, higher than the national average of 36%.*

*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 University of Connecticut

The Industrial Engineering program at University of Connecticut includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Industrial Engineering	45

Best-Paid Careers for Industrial Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Industrial Engineering program at University of Connecticut pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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

• 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.