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Industrial Engineering in Illinois

Industrial Engineering Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Industrial Engineering Grads in Illinois

There are 38,750 people in the state and 834,860 people in the nation working in IE jobs.

Industrial Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Industrial Engineering Jobs in Illinois

IE grads earn an average of $124,722 in the state and $131,506 nationwide.

Industrial Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 6 colleges in Illinois offering IE degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,249 a year. The school admits about 97% of applicants. 72% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,662 a year. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,902 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,073 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Industrial Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers IE majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Geothermal Production Managers $160,381
Biomass Power Plant Managers $146,025
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists $128,495
Validation Engineers $70,019
Quality Control Systems Managers $108,531
Industrial Production Managers $126,666
Industrial Engineers $120,863
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Biofuels Production Managers $164,096
Hydroelectric Production Managers $91,208

Below are some popular majors that are similar to IE.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596

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