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Bachelor’s Degrees in Industrial Engineering

5,876 Yearly Graduations
$66,838 Median Salary
$24,658 Median Debt
There are 127 schools in the United States where you can get your bachelor's degree in IE. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 16.1% of IE graduates were international students.

Education Levels of IE Majors

In 2020-2021, 5,876 earned their bachelor's degree in IE. This makes it the 72nd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in IE at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 5,876
Master’s Degree 2,483
Doctor’s Degree 370
Graduate Certificate 175
Basic Certificate 141
Associate Degree 27

Earnings of IE Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in IE is $66,838. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $63,889 and the high is $70,805.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in IE is $24,658. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $27,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $21,188.

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The median monthly payment of a IE graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $399.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in IE. About 65.3% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 3,837
Women 2,039
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The racial-ethnic distribution of IE bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 513
Black or African American 293
Hispanic or Latino 807
White 2,991
International Students 946
Other Races/Ethnicities 326
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There are 127 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in IE. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

338 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for IE majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,570 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 338 bachelor's degrees were handed out to IE majors at Georgia Tech. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

#2

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
264 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in IE. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 264 bachelor's degrees were handed out to IE majors at Purdue. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.

#3

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
217 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in IE. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 217 people received their bachelor's degree in IE from Texas A&M College Station. About 37% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
207 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The IE program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 207 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 36% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
205 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Virginia Tech. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 205 people received their bachelor's degree in IE from Virginia Tech. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

#6

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
187 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The IE program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 187 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

#7

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
160 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Clemson University. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 160 people received their bachelor's degree in IE from Clemson. Of these students, 31% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
138 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Florida is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in IE. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 bachelor's degrees were handed out to IE majors at UCF. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.

129 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in IE. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 129 people received their bachelor's degree in IE from Ohio State. About 35% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
126 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is West Virginia University. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 126 people received their bachelor's degree in IE from WVU. About 28% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
123 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Auburn University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in IE. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. The IE program at Auburn University awarded 123 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 41% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
117 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Iowa State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in IE. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 117 bachelor's degrees were handed out to IE majors at Iowa State. Of these students, 31% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
105 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in IE from UW - Madison. Of these students, 37% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
103 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Carolina State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in IE. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 103 people received their bachelor's degree in IE from NC State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

101 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 101 bachelor's degrees were handed out to IE majors at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Of these students, 43% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

95 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in IE. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. The IE program at Arizona State University - Tempe awarded 95 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.

#17

University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez

Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
94 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
95% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. The IE program at University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez awarded 94 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 47% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
88 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in IE. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 88 bachelor's degrees were handed out to IE majors at UMN Twin Cities. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.

#19

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
87 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in IE. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 bachelor's degrees were handed out to IE majors at USC. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.

#19

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
87 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northeastern University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in IE. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 bachelor's degrees were handed out to IE majors at Northeastern. About 38% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to IE that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Mechanical Engineering 36,809
Electrical Engineering 17,320
Civil Engineering 15,193
Computer Engineering 12,194
Chemical Engineering 10,172

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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