Industrial Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
If you are interested in studying Industrial Engineering, consider the program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is located in Troy, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 21 industrial engineering degrees were awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Many students take online classes at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Of 7,040 students, 171 (2%) studied exclusively online and 3 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Industrial Engineering Rankings at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Use these rankings to compare Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Industrial Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #5 of 14 |
| Best Value | New York | #6 of 7 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #27 of 102 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #94 of 102 |
Earnings for Industrial Engineering Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Those who finish Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Industrial Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,458 |
| 2 years | $77,213 |
| 3 years | $84,039 |
| 4 years | $98,602 |
| 5 years | $117,724 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Industrial Engineering graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute report median earnings of $98,602, compared with $100,392 for all Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Industrial Engineering graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is $22,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Industrial Engineering graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Industrial Engineering graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are 38% women (8) and 62% men (13).
Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Among the 19 bachelor’s industrial engineering degrees awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 42% were women (8) and 58% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 37% of Industrial Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, above the national average of 36%.*
Industrial Engineering Master’s Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Of the 2 master’s industrial engineering graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Engineering master’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
The Industrial Engineering program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Industrial Engineering | 21 |
Top-Paying Careers for Industrial Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Industrial Engineering program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.