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 146 Industrial Engineering degrees granted each year at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level, 65% percent of whom are men and the other 35% percent are women. Did you know that Kansas has more students graduating with a degree in Industrial Engineering than any other state? In fact, Kansas awarded 37 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 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, Industrial Production Managers and Architectural and Engineering Managers.

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
146
Female Students
51 (34%)
Male Students
95 (65%)
White (71, 49%)
U.S. Nonresident (45, 31%)
Hispanic or Latino (12, 8%)
Asian (10, 7%)
Black or African American (6, 4%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (2, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)

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