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Industrial Engineering at University of Arkansas

If you plan to study Industrial Engineering, take a look at what University of Arkansas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Arkansas is in Fayetteville, AR.

During the most recent reporting year, 56 industrial engineering degrees were awarded at University of Arkansas.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Arkansas

Many students take online classes at University of Arkansas. Of 33,610 students, 3,371 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,312 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Industrial Engineering Rankings at University of Arkansas

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arkansas	#1 of 1
Best Value	Arkansas	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#8 of 20
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#11 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#47 of 102
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#48 of 102

Earnings for Industrial Engineering Graduates from University of Arkansas

Those who finish University of Arkansas’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	$67,048
2 years	$71,854
3 years	$82,519
4 years	$94,760
5 years	$108,211

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Industrial Engineering graduates from University of Arkansas report median earnings of $94,760, compared with $63,458 for all University of Arkansas graduates — about 49% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Industrial Engineering graduates from University of Arkansas comes in at $26,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Industrial Engineering graduates at University of Arkansas, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Industrial Engineering graduates at University of Arkansas are 38% women (21) and 62% men (35).

Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Arkansas

Of the 47 bachelor’s industrial engineering degrees awarded at University of Arkansas, 30% were women (14) and 70% were men (33).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	37
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 17% of Industrial Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas, lower than the national average of 36%.*

Industrial Engineering Master’s Program at University of Arkansas

Of the 9 master’s industrial engineering degrees awarded at University of Arkansas, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 11% of Industrial Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas, higher than 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 University of Arkansas

The Industrial Engineering program at University of Arkansas includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Industrial Engineering	56

Best-Paid Careers for Industrial Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Industrial Engineering program at University of Arkansas go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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

• 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.