Industrial Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology
If you are interested in studying Industrial Engineering, take a look at what Rochester Institute of Technology. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rochester Institute of Technology is in Rochester, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 48 industrial engineering degrees were awarded at Rochester Institute of Technology.
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Online Class Availability at Rochester Institute of Technology
Many students take online classes at Rochester Institute of Technology. Of 17,098 students, 540 (3%) studied exclusively online and 4,319 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Industrial Engineering Rankings at Rochester Institute of Technology
Use these rankings to compare Rochester Institute of Technology’s Industrial Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #13 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #68 of 102 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #88 of 102 |
Earnings for Industrial Engineering Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology
Students who complete Rochester Institute of Technology’s Industrial Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $74,109 |
| 2 years | $71,927 |
| 3 years | $83,105 |
| 4 years | $96,571 |
| 5 years | $107,342 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Industrial Engineering graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology report median earnings of $96,571, compared with $84,315 for all Rochester Institute of Technology graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Industrial Engineering graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology stands at $30,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Industrial Engineering graduates at Rochester Institute of Technology, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Industrial Engineering graduates at Rochester Institute of Technology are 58% women (28) and 42% men (20).
Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Rochester Institute of Technology
Among the 20 bachelor’s industrial engineering graduates at Rochester Institute of Technology, 60% were women (12) and 40% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Industrial Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Rochester Institute of Technology, below the national average of 36%.*
Industrial Engineering Master’s Program at Rochester Institute of Technology
Among the 28 master’s industrial engineering degrees awarded at Rochester Institute of Technology, 57% were women (16) and 43% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Engineering master’s degree recipients at Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 12 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Industrial Engineering master’s degree recipients at Rochester Institute of Technology, above the national average of 11%.*
*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 Rochester Institute of Technology
This Industrial Engineering program at Rochester Institute of Technology includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Industrial Engineering | 48 |
Top-Paying Careers for Industrial Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Industrial Engineering program at Rochester Institute of Technology pursue many career paths. Below are 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.