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Doctor’s Degrees in Industrial Engineering

370 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 56 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in IE. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 10% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 72.4% of IE graduates were international students.

Education Levels of IE Majors

In 2020-2021, 370 earned their doctor's degree in IE. This earns it the #63 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

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 Doctor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for IE majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in IE. About 68.9% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 255
Women 115
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The racial-ethnic distribution of IE doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 14
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 51
International Students 268
Other Races/Ethnicities 20
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There are 56 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in IE. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
24 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for IE students seekinga doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their doctor's degree in IE from Purdue. Of these students, 29% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

21 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their doctor's degree in IE from Georgia Tech. About 48% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
17 Yearly Graduations
29% Women

Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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, 17 people received their doctor's degree in IE from Texas A&M College Station.

#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
17 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Carolina State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 doctor's degrees were handed out to IE majors at NC State. About 12% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
14 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Florida comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. The IE program at University of Central Florida awarded 14 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

#6

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
13 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in IE. 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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in IE from UW - Madison. About 46% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

13 Yearly Graduations
38% Women

The 6th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in IE from ASU - Tempe.

#6

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
13 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in IE. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in IE from Penn State University Park. About 46% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
13 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Binghamton University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in IE. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 doctor's degrees were handed out to IE majors at Binghamton University. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.

#10

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
12 Yearly Graduations
17% Women

Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in IE. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in IE from Rutgers New Brunswick.

#10

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
12 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Northeastern University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to IE majors at Northeastern.

#10

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
12 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in IE. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in IE from U-M. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#13

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
10 Yearly Graduations
20% Women

University at Buffalo comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in IE. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to IE majors at University at Buffalo.

#14

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
9 Yearly Graduations
11% Women

Auburn University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to IE majors at Auburn.

#14

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
9 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Mississippi State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in IE. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,110 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,110 per year. The IE program at Mississippi State University awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#14

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
9 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Northwestern University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in IE. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to IE majors at Northwestern.

9 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in IE from Ohio State. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The University of Texas at Arlington is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in IE. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to IE majors at UT Arlington.

#19

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
7 Yearly Graduations
43% Women

The 19th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in IE from Virginia Tech.

#19

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
7 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Carolina A & T State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in IE. Roughly 12,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,745 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in IE from NC A&T. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Electrical Engineering 2,179
Mechanical Engineering 1,634
Biomedical Engineering 1,096
Chemical Engineering 1,087
Civil Engineering 1,086

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.

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