Industrial Engineering

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About Industrial Engineering

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 346 Industrial Engineering degrees granted each year at the Doctors degree research scholarship level, 68% percent of whom are men and the other 32% 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 32 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering is $61,467.

Popularity of Industrial Engineering Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Industrial Engineering degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Industrial Engineering majors is Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary. But, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific jobs. A position that is in high need that a degree in Industrial Engineering can prepare you for is Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Industrial Engineering majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Industrial Engineering majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
346
Female Students
111 (32%)
Male Students
235 (67%)
U.S. Nonresident (238, 69%)
White (63, 18%)
Asian (14, 4%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (14, 4%)
Hispanic or Latino (7, 2%)
Black or African American (7, 2%)
Two or more races (3, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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