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Industrial Engineering in Virginia

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Industrial Engineering Schools in Virginia

265 IE students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Industrial Engineering is the 83rd most popular major in the state out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Industrial Engineering Majors in Virginia

IE majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 215
Master’s Degree 41
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a IE major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of IE majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 55.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.5%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Industrial Engineering Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 12,100 people employed in jobs related to an IE degree, compared to 686,680 nationwide.

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Wages for Industrial Engineering Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a IE grad in the state is $120,070, compared to a typical salary of $113,370 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Virginia that offer IE degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
243 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $21,301. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,842 a year. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. 75% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,551.

#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,382.

Industrial Engineering Careers in VA

Some of the careers IE majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 19% $0
Industrial Engineers 9% $88,710
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $148,970

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to IE.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Mechanical Engineering 947
General Engineering 647
Civil Engineering 616
Electrical Engineering 604
Computer Engineering 533
Aeronautical Engineering 272
Biomedical Engineering 269
Chemical Engineering 231

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