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Industrial Engineering at Texas Tech University

Industrial Engineering at Texas Tech University

If you are interested in studying Industrial Engineering, consider the program at Texas Tech University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Texas Tech University sits in Lubbock, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 89 industrial engineering graduations were recorded at Texas Tech University.

Studying Online at Texas Tech University

Distance learning is available at Texas Tech University. Among 40,757 students, 5,648 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,407 (53%) took at least some classes online.

Industrial Engineering Rankings at Texas Tech University

These rankings give you a sense of how Texas Tech University’s Industrial Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #6 of 9
Best Value Texas #8 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #9 of 14
Best Value Southwest (Region) #13 of 14
Best Value Nationwide #63 of 102
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #77 of 102

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #6 of 9
Best Value Texas #8 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #9 of 14
Best Value Southwest (Region) #13 of 14
Best Value Nationwide #63 of 102
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #77 of 102

Earnings for Industrial Engineering Graduates from Texas Tech University

Students who complete Texas Tech University’s Industrial Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Industrial Engineering at Texas Tech University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $62,931
2 years $66,821
3 years $79,461
4 years $91,341
5 years $104,083

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Industrial Engineering graduates from Texas Tech University earn a median of $91,341, compared with $63,780 for all Texas Tech University graduates — about 43% higher than the school-wide median.

Industrial Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Texas Tech University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Industrial Engineering graduates from Texas Tech University stands at $29,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Industrial Engineering graduates at Texas Tech University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Industrial Engineering graduates at Texas Tech University are 26% women (23) and 74% men (66).

Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Texas Tech University

Among the 46 bachelor’s industrial engineering graduates at Texas Tech University, 33% were women (15) and 67% were men (31).

Texas Tech 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 Texas Tech University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 19
Hispanic / Latino 10
Black / African American 4
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 12
Racial-ethnic diversity of Industrial Engineering majors at Texas Tech University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Industrial Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University, below the national average of 36%.*

Industrial Engineering Master’s Program at Texas Tech University

Of the 41 master’s industrial engineering degrees awarded at Texas Tech University, 20% were women (8) and 80% were men (33).

Texas Tech 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 Texas Tech University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 39
Racial-ethnic diversity of Industrial Engineering majors at Texas Tech University

Industrial Engineering Doctoral Program at Texas Tech University

Among the 2 doctoral industrial engineering degrees awarded at Texas Tech University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

Texas Tech 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 Texas Tech University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Industrial Engineering majors at Texas Tech 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 Texas Tech University

This Industrial Engineering program at Texas Tech University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Industrial Engineering 89

Highest-Paying Careers for Industrial Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Industrial Engineering program at Texas Tech University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Industrial Engineering graduates, 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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