Master’s Degrees in Industrial Engineering
Education Levels of IE Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,737 people earned their master's degree in ie. This earns it the #62 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 | 5,205 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,737 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 346 |
| Graduate Certificate | 217 |
| Basic Certificate | 189 |
| Associate Degree | 28 |
Earnings of IE Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in ie is $99,078. 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 $85,102 and the high is $111,950.
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 master's degrees in ie. About 73.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,017 |
| Women | 720 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ie master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 124 |
| Black or African American | 58 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
| White | 485 |
| International Students | 1,924 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 56 |
Most Popular IE Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 90 colleges that offer a master’s degree in ie. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University at Buffalo tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for ie majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 32,300 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their master's degree in ie from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 10% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in ie at University at Buffalo make a median salary of 99,078.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ie. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their master's degree in ie from Columbia. Of these students, 45% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $99,078.
Northeastern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ie. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their master's degree in ie from Northeastern. About 10% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Northeastern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $99,078.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ie. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in ie from Texas A&M College Station. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women. Texas A&M University - College Station ie graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,078.
The 5th most popular school in the country for ie majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in ie from U-M. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor ie graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,078.
Binghamton University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ie. Each year, around 18,100 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in ie from Binghamton University. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in ie at Binghamton University make a median salary of 99,078.
The 7th most popular school in the country for ie majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Arlington. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in ie from UT Arlington. Of these students, 11% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in ie at The University of Texas at Arlington make a median salary of 99,078.
The 7th most popular school in the country for ie majors who are seeking their master's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in ie from Purdue. About 19% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in ie at Purdue University - Main Campus make a median salary of 99,078.
North Carolina State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ie. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in ie from NC State. Of these students, 20% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. North Carolina State University ie graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,078.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ie. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in ie from Georgia Tech. Of these students, 34% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in ie at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus make a median salary of 99,078.
University of Michigan - Dearborn comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ie. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,556 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in ie from UM Dearborn. Of these students, 20% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Michigan - Dearborn ie graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,078.
Clemson University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ie. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in ie from Clemson. About 32% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in ie at Clemson University make a median salary of 99,078.
The 13th most popular school in the country for ie majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Houston. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in ie from UH. About 11% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UH graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $99,078.
University of Central Florida is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ie. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in ie from UCF. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. University of Central Florida ie graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,078.
Wichita State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ie. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,871 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in ie from WSU. About 21% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in ie at Wichita State University make a median salary of 99,078.
The 16th most popular school in the country for ie majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in ie from ASU - Tempe. About 12% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arizona State University - Tempe ie graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,078.
The 17th most popular school in the country for ie majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Michigan University. Each year, around 19,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in ie from WMU. Western Michigan University ie graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,078.
The 18th most popular school in the country for ie majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in ie from NYU. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in ie at New York University make a median salary of 99,078.
Northern Illinois University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ie. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in ie from NIU. Of these students, 18% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $99,078.
New Mexico State University - Main Campus is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ie. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in ie from NMSU Main Campus. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Data shows that NMSU Main Campus graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $99,078.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ie that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 9,192 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,402 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,898 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,960 |
| General Engineering | 3,783 |
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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