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*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.
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Institution | Scaled Score | Acceptance Rate | Annual Degrees Awarded | SAT Score | Est. Net Price * | Median Starting Salary | Save | |
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![]() Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Every year, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus awards around 847...view more | 100 | 16% | 382 | 1,330 - 1,530 | $15,901 | $64,130 | ||
![]() Clemson University Clemson, SC At Clemson University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business...view more | 96 | 38% | 201 | 1,260 - 1,410 | $24,408 | $69,061 | ||
![]() Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors...view more | 91 | 50% | 262 | 1,220 - 1,470 | $12,421 | $69,479 | ||
![]() University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI At the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the three most popular college...view more | 88 | 18% | 170 | 1,370 - 1,530 | $19,005 | $66,055 | ||
![]() Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Each year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University grants about...view more | 88 | 57% | 191 | 1,250 - 1,430 | $22,205 | $70,954 | ||
![]() Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college...view more | 81 | 63% | 261 | 1,160 - 1,390 | $21,610 | $66,609 | ||
![]() Northwestern University Evanston, IL At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are...view more | 80 | 7% | 55 | 1,480 - 1,560 | $23,341 | $64,336 | ||
![]() Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 794 degrees to...view more | 77 | 51% | 156 | 1,340 - 1,450 | $19,575 | $67,037 | ||
![]() Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Every year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute grants around 284 degrees to...view more | 77 | 59% | 56 | 1,340 - 1,500 | $35,940 | $69,073 | ||
![]() Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors...view more | 76 | 54% | 154 | 1,230 - 1,410 | $27,450 | $67,238 |
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.
Industrial Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, material, information, and energy. Includes instruction in applied mathematics, physical sciences, the social sciences, engineering analysis, systems design, computer applications, and forecasting and evaluation methodology.
Of the 5,537 Industrial Engineering degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 64% percent of whom are men and the other 36% percent are women. Did you know that Texas has more students graduating with a degree in Industrial Engineering than any other state? In fact, Texas awarded 495 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering is $61,467.
The highest paying jobs for Industrial Engineering majors include Architectural and Engineering Managers, Industrial Production Managers and Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Industrial Engineering can prepare you for are Industrial Engineers, Architectural and Engineering Managers and Industrial Production Managers.
These are the highest paying careers for Industrial Engineering majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Architectural and Engineering Managers Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $165,370 | 6,487 | 96,115 | 100,026 | 4% | |
Industrial Production Managers Quality Control Systems Managers Geothermal Production Managers Biofuels Production Managers Biomass Power Plant Managers Hydroelectric Production Managers | $116,970 | 5,094 | 73,959 | 75,158 | 2% | |
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,910 | 631 | 7,007 | 7,653 | 9% | |
Industrial Engineers Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists Validation Engineers Manufacturing Engineers | $99,380 | 11,764 | 168,886 | 188,701 | 12% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Industrial Engineering majors.
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