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Industrial Engineering at Kansas State University

Industrial Engineering at Kansas State University

If you plan to study Industrial Engineering, consider the program at Kansas State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Kansas State University sits in Manhattan, KS.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 55 industrial engineering degrees were granted at Kansas State University.

Online Class Availability at Kansas State University

Many students take online classes at Kansas State University. Among 20,295 students, 3,365 (17%) studied exclusively online and 7,916 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Industrial Engineering Rankings at Kansas State University

Rankings can help you compare Kansas State University’s Industrial Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kansas #1 of 2
Best Value Kansas #2 of 2
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #5 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #6 of 10
Best Value Nationwide #50 of 102
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #53 of 102

Earnings for Industrial Engineering Graduates from Kansas State University

Those who finish Kansas State University’s Industrial Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Industrial Engineering at Kansas State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $72,147
2 years $70,456
4 years $91,252

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Industrial Engineering graduates from Kansas State University take home a median $91,252, compared with $61,525 for all Kansas State University graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.

Industrial Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Kansas State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Industrial Engineering graduates from Kansas State University is $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Industrial Engineering graduates at Kansas State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Industrial Engineering graduates at Kansas State University are 29% women (16) and 71% men (39).

Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Kansas State University

Among the 48 bachelor’s industrial engineering graduates at Kansas State University, 23% were women (11) and 77% were men (37).

Kansas State University gender breakdown of Industrial Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Kansas State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 40
Hispanic / Latino 4
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Industrial Engineering majors at Kansas State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Industrial Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Kansas State University, below the national average of 36%.*

Industrial Engineering Master’s Program at Kansas State University

Among the 4 master’s industrial engineering graduates at Kansas State University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

Kansas State University gender breakdown of Industrial Engineering Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Engineering master’s degree recipients at Kansas State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Industrial Engineering majors at Kansas State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Industrial Engineering master’s degree recipients at Kansas State University, above the national average of 11%.*

Industrial Engineering Doctoral Program at Kansas State University

Of the 3 doctoral industrial engineering degrees awarded at Kansas State University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

Kansas State University gender breakdown of Industrial Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Kansas State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Industrial Engineering majors at Kansas State University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Industrial Engineering Concentrations at Kansas State University

This Industrial Engineering program at Kansas State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Industrial Engineering 55

Highest-Paying Careers for Industrial Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Industrial Engineering program at Kansas State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Industrial Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Biofuels Production Managers $164,096
Geothermal Production Managers $160,381
Biomass Power Plant Managers $146,025
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists $128,495
Industrial Production Managers $126,666
Industrial Engineers $120,863
Quality Control Systems Managers $108,531
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Manufacturing Engineers $91,427
Hydroelectric Production Managers $91,208

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