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Industrial Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Industrial Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology
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.

Industrial Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Rochester Institute of Technology

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).

Rochester Institute of Technology 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 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 diversity of Industrial Engineering majors at Rochester Institute of Technology

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).

Rochester Institute of Technology 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 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 diversity of Industrial Engineering majors at Rochester Institute of Technology

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

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