2023 Most Popular Industrial Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Industrial Engineering Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, industrial engineering was ranked #87 in the country. In fact 9,072 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Most Popular Industrial Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Industrial Engineering program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Industrial Engineering Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Industrial Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus to be the most popular school for industrial engineering students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 338 students majoring in IE at Georgia Tech, 56% are male and 44% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, IE majors at Georgia Tech accumulate an average of around $23,182 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $373.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Virginia Tech is a great place for industrial engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 40% of the students majoring in IE at the school are women while 60% are male.
Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $504.
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Out of the 24 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Clemson University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Clemson is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Clemson.
About 31% of the students majoring in IE at the school are women while 69% are male.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $350, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a very large student population.
About 36% of the students majoring in IE at the school are women while 64% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, IE majors at UCF accumulate an average of around $24,453 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Virginia University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Morgantown, WVU is a public school with a very large student population.
About 28% of the students majoring in IE at the school are women while 72% are male.
Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $413.
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Auburn University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for industrial engineering students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 41% of the IE majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, IE graduates from Auburn carry an average student debt load of $23,466.
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North Carolina State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree industrial engineering programs. NC State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Raleigh.
About 43% of the students majoring in IE at the school are women while 57% are male.
IE majors at NC State take out an average of $20,045 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of Arkansas landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree industrial engineering programs. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 25% of the IE majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, IE graduates from UARK carry an average student debt load of $19,096.
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Mississippi State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 44% of the IE majors at the school.
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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Louisiana State University is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge.
Of the 56 students majoring in IE at Louisiana State University, 71% are male and 29% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, IE majors at Louisiana State University accumulate an average of around $22,547 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $233.
Request InformationBest Industrial Engineering Colleges by State
Explore the best industrial engineering schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 430 |
| Virginia | 265 |
| North Carolina | 250 |
| Florida | 429 |
| Tennessee | 77 |
| Kentucky | 49 |
| South Carolina | 256 |
| Louisiana | 96 |
| Arkansas | 70 |
| Alabama | 218 |
| Mississippi | 79 |
| West Virginia | 141 |
Majors Related to IE
One of 40 majors within the area of study, industrial engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to IE
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 46,178 |
| Electrical Engineering | 28,844 |
| Civil Engineering | 21,388 |
| Computer Engineering | 17,987 |
| Chemical Engineering | 12,917 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 24 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.