2026 Best Ie Industrial Engineering Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Ie Industrial Engineering master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 157 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Ie Industrial Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Northwestern University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Based in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. In-state tuition and fees average $68,322. Northwestern University Ie Industrial Engineering students take on a median of $17,912 in debt. Get the full Northwestern University report
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #2 on this year's Ie Industrial Engineering ranking in the United States. Located in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Typical Ie Industrial Engineering student debt is $18,027. See the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus profile
The strong Ie Industrial Engineering programs at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earned it the #3 place in the United States. Located in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Typical Ie Industrial Engineering student debt is $20,306. More on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
The strong Ie Industrial Engineering programs at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus earned it the #4 place in the United States. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a public school based in Atlanta, GA. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus graduates 94% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,058, compared with $34,484 for out-of-state students. The median Ie Industrial Engineering program debt is $21,750. Get the full Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus report
Out of the 157 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #5 spot. Based in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. The median Ie Industrial Engineering program debt is $23,577. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison
The University Of Texas At Austin ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Ie Industrial Engineering schools. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school based in Austin, TX. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete their Ie Industrial Engineering program here. See the full The University Of Texas At Austin profile
Lehigh University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Based in Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. Lehigh University posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. In-state tuition and fees average $64,980. The median Ie Industrial Engineering program debt is $23,834. See the full Lehigh University profile
Purdue University Main Campus ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Ie Industrial Engineering schools. Located in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Typical Ie Industrial Engineering student debt is $19,427. More on Purdue University Main Campus
Clemson University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Based in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. Clemson University posts a six-year graduation rate of 87%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,554, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. Students borrow a median of $26,750 to complete their Ie Industrial Engineering program here. Get the full Clemson University report
Columbia University In The City Of New York did well this year, earning the #10 position. Based in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Columbia University In The City Of New York posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. In-state tuition and fees average $70,517. Columbia University In The City Of New York Ie Industrial Engineering students take on a median of $23,258 in debt. More on Columbia University In The City Of New York
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University placed #11 among Ie Industrial Engineering schools in the United States. Set in Blacksburg, VA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,948, while out-of-state students pay about $37,764. Graduates carry a median of $22,870 in student loans. Read more about Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Texas A And M University College Station ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Ie Industrial Engineering schools. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school based in College Station, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Texas A And M University College Station Ie Industrial Engineering students take on a median of $19,708 in debt. See the full Texas A And M University College Station profile
North Carolina State University At Raleigh landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Located in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,799 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. The median Ie Industrial Engineering program debt is $22,309. Read the full report on North Carolina State University At Raleigh
University Of Southern California did well this year, earning the #14 position. Based in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,647. Typical Ie Industrial Engineering student debt is $18,250. See the full University Of Southern California profile
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo placed #15 among Ie Industrial Engineering schools in the United States. Located in San Luis Obispo, CA, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public institution. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo graduates 86% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,161, compared with $33,230 for out-of-state students. The median Ie Industrial Engineering program debt is $19,691. Get the full California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo report
The University Of Tennessee came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Located in Knoxville, TN, The University Of Tennessee is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,812, compared with $33,256 for out-of-state students. Typical Ie Industrial Engineering student debt is $24,125. Read more about The University Of Tennessee
Iowa State University did well this year, earning the #17 position. This public school is set in Ames, IA. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,787, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Iowa State University Ie Industrial Engineering students take on a median of $23,750 in debt. Read the full report on Iowa State University
Lawrence Technological University landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Based in Southfield, MI, Lawrence Technological University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. In-state tuition and fees run about $44,760. Typical Ie Industrial Engineering student debt is $27,799. More on Lawrence Technological University
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Ie Industrial Engineering schools. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public school based in Champaign, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,267, with out-of-state students paying around $40,096. The median Ie Industrial Engineering program debt is $22,330. Read the full report on University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Auburn University landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Auburn, AL. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,890, compared with $34,922 for out-of-state students. The median Ie Industrial Engineering program debt is $23,250. See the full Auburn University profile
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Ie Industrial Engineering schools. This public school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. About 86% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $21,926 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. Typical Ie Industrial Engineering student debt is $25,250. Get the full University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus report
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Ie Industrial Engineering schools. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public school based in Minneapolis, MN. About 85% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. The median Ie Industrial Engineering program debt is $22,802. Get the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities report
University Of Missouri Columbia ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Ie Industrial Engineering schools. Set in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. University Of Missouri Columbia posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. In-state tuition and fees average $14,837, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. The median Ie Industrial Engineering program debt is $26,512. Read the full report on University Of Missouri Columbia
Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #24 among Ie Industrial Engineering schools in the United States. Based in New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,929, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. Typical Ie Industrial Engineering student debt is $26,925. Read the full report on Rutgers University New Brunswick
University Of Iowa ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Ie Industrial Engineering schools. Set in Iowa City, IA, University Of Iowa is a public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,283, compared with $33,371 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,540 to complete their Ie Industrial Engineering program here. More on University Of Iowa
Rest of the Top 50 Best Ie Industrial Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Northeastern University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Set in Boston, MA, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Northeastern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. Students from in state pay about $66,162 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Ie Industrial Engineering program here. More on Northeastern University
University Of Houston landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Set in Houston, TX, University Of Houston is a public institution. University Of Houston graduates 65% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,717, while out-of-state students pay about $22,547. Typical Ie Industrial Engineering student debt is $21,500. More on University Of Houston
Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school based in Columbus, OH. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $13,244 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Ohio State University Main Campus Ie Industrial Engineering students take on a median of $21,875 in debt. More on Ohio State University Main Campus
Kansas State University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Kansas State University is a public school based in Manhattan, KS. Kansas State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 71%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Ie Industrial Engineering program here. Read more about Kansas State University
Fairfield University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Ie Industrial Engineering schools. Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit school based in Fairfield, CT. Fairfield University posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,400. The median Ie Industrial Engineering program debt is $26,687. See the full Fairfield University profile
University Of Michigan Dearborn landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. University Of Michigan Dearborn is a public school based in Dearborn, MI. About 58% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,640, with out-of-state students paying around $32,896. Typical Ie Industrial Engineering student debt is $26,516. More on University Of Michigan Dearborn
Oakland University landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Rochester Hills, MI. About 58% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $17,167, while out-of-state students pay about $24,735. Oakland University Ie Industrial Engineering students take on a median of $29,750 in debt. Read the full report on Oakland University
San Jose State University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Ie Industrial Engineering schools. Based in San Jose, CA, San Jose State University is a public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,410, compared with $21,010 for out-of-state students. Read the full report on San Jose State University
Western Michigan University landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Western Michigan University is a public school based in Kalamazoo, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,987, compared with $19,952 for out-of-state students. Western Michigan University Ie Industrial Engineering students take on a median of $27,981 in debt. Get the full Western Michigan University report
Gonzaga University landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Spokane, WA. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $55,480. Gonzaga University Ie Industrial Engineering students take on a median of $25,188 in debt. See the full Gonzaga University profile
New Jersey Institute Of Technology came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Set in Newark, NJ, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a public institution. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $19,974 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $37,664. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Ie Industrial Engineering program here. Read more about New Jersey Institute Of Technology
University Of Arkansas came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Located in Fayetteville, AR, University Of Arkansas is a public institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,104, while out-of-state students pay about $29,966. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete their Ie Industrial Engineering program here. More on University Of Arkansas
University Of New Haven landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Set in West Haven, CT, University Of New Haven is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of New Haven posts a six-year graduation rate of 63%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,332. The median Ie Industrial Engineering program debt is $26,244. More on University Of New Haven
George Mason University landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. George Mason University is a public school based in Fairfax, VA. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,220, while out-of-state students pay about $38,688. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete their Ie Industrial Engineering program here. More on George Mason University
Rochester Institute Of Technology ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Ie Industrial Engineering schools. Based in Rochester, NY, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $59,210. Typical Ie Industrial Engineering student debt is $30,750. Read the full report on Rochester Institute Of Technology
University Of Central Florida ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Ie Industrial Engineering schools. University Of Central Florida is a public school based in Orlando, FL. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,368, compared with $22,467 for out-of-state students. University Of Central Florida Ie Industrial Engineering students take on a median of $26,273 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Central Florida
Suny At Binghamton landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Located in Vestal, NY, Suny At Binghamton is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. Students from in state pay about $10,567 in tuition and fees, compared with $30,447 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Read the full report on Suny At Binghamton
Northern Illinois University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Ie Industrial Engineering schools. Based in Dekalb, IL, Northern Illinois University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. Students from in state pay about $13,060 in tuition and fees. Northern Illinois University Ie Industrial Engineering students take on a median of $23,750 in debt. Read the full report on Northern Illinois University
West Virginia University landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Located in Morgantown, WV, West Virginia University is a public institution. West Virginia University graduates 64% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,104, with out-of-state students paying around $28,608. Graduates carry a median of $25,207 in student loans. Read the full report on West Virginia University
North Carolina A And T State University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Ie Industrial Engineering schools. This public school is set in Greensboro, NC. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,813, compared with $20,673 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete their Ie Industrial Engineering program here. See the full North Carolina A And T State University profile
Arizona State University placed #46 among Ie Industrial Engineering schools in the United States. Located in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. Arizona State University graduates 68% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,223 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Arizona State University Ie Industrial Engineering students take on a median of $19,375 in debt. Get the full Arizona State University report
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Troy, NY. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,078. Typical Ie Industrial Engineering student debt is $22,750. Read the full report on Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Oregon State University did well this year, earning the #48 position. Located in Corvallis, OR, Oregon State University is a public institution. Oregon State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. In-state tuition and fees average $14,400, compared with $38,190 for out-of-state students. The median Ie Industrial Engineering program debt is $25,437. Read the full report on Oregon State University
University Of Arizona placed #49 among Ie Industrial Engineering schools in the United States. Set in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. University Of Arizona posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. The median Ie Industrial Engineering program debt is $21,861. Read the full report on University Of Arizona
University Of Illinois At Chicago did well this year, earning the #50 position. University Of Illinois At Chicago is a public school based in Chicago, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,949, compared with $32,009 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,247 to complete their Ie Industrial Engineering program here. Get the full University Of Illinois At Chicago report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 157 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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