Master’s Degrees in Industrial Engineering
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Education Levels of IE Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,483 students 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 | 5,876 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,483 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 370 |
| Graduate Certificate | 175 |
| Basic Certificate | 141 |
| Associate Degree | 27 |
Earnings of IE Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in IE is $82,413. 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 $73,308 and the high is $97,220.
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 74.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,838 |
| Women | 645 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of IE master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 96 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 |
| White | 496 |
| International Students | 1,690 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 57 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 151 people received their master's degree in IE from University at Buffalo. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 master's degrees were handed out to IE majors at Columbia. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
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 $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. The IE program at Northeastern University awarded 108 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 4th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The IE program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 102 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in IE. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 97 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 35% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their master's degree is Binghamton University. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 master's degrees were handed out to IE majors at Binghamton University. About 28% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 master's degrees were handed out to IE majors at UT Arlington. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 master's degrees were handed out to IE majors at Purdue. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
North Carolina State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $9,095 per year. The IE program at North Carolina State University awarded 74 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 23% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. 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 $14,570 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 people received their master's degree in IE from Georgia Tech. About 32% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Dearborn is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in IE. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,110 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 master's degrees were handed out to IE majors at UM Dearborn. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
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 $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 master's degrees were handed out to IE majors at Clemson. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
University of Houston is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in IE. 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 $8,713 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 people received their master's degree in IE from UH. About 9% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Central Florida. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 52 people received their master's degree in IE from UCF. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
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 $6,843 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,544 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 master's degrees were handed out to IE majors at WSU. Of these students, 25% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in IE. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 master's degrees were handed out to IE majors at ASU - Tempe. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
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 $13,334 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,884 per year. The IE program at Western Michigan University awarded 43 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 14% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in IE. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The IE program at New York University awarded 42 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 29% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northern Illinois University. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,942 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their master's degree in IE from NIU. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
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 $6,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,981 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their master's degree in IE from NMSU Main Campus. Of these students, 17% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 8,658 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,218 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,020 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,884 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3,089 |
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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