Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering is offered at 135 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 11.0% of Industrial Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Industrial Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,533 people earned theirIndustrial Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Industrial Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 16 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 4,848 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,266 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 384 |
Earnings of Industrial Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering of $88,006 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $77,049 |
| 4 years | $88,006 |
| 5 years | $100,420 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Industrial Engineering majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 65.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,184 |
| Women | 1,664 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Industrial Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,443 | 50.4% |
| Asian | 582 | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 768 | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 229 | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 162 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 124 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 532 | 11.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 11.0% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Industrial Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 157 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Texas A&M University-College Station tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 618 people received their bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering. This school awarded 418 bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 397 bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 366 people received their bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 296 bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering. This school awarded 250 bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering. This school awarded 180 bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering. This school awarded 161 bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 156 bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 152 bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wichita State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering. This school awarded 137 bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 135 bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Binghamton University is a popular choice for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering. This school awarded 125 bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Industrial Engineering Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | 8,533 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Industrial Engineering that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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