Industrial Engineering at University of Houston
If you are interested in studying Industrial Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Houston. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Houston is in Houston, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 125 industrial engineering degrees were granted at University of Houston.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Houston
Distance learning is available at University of Houston. Among 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) studied exclusively online and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Industrial Engineering Rankings at University of Houston
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Houston’s Industrial Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | Texas | #3 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #21 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 102 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | Texas | #3 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #21 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 102 |
Earnings for Industrial Engineering Graduates from University of Houston
Those who finish University of Houston’s Industrial Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $72,713 |
| 2 years | $73,530 |
| 3 years | $79,151 |
| 4 years | $90,094 |
| 5 years | $100,544 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Industrial Engineering graduates from University of Houston take home a median $90,094, compared with $66,496 for all University of Houston graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Industrial Engineering graduates from University of Houston comes in at $21,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Industrial Engineering graduates at University of Houston, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Industrial Engineering graduates at University of Houston are 23% women (29) and 77% men (96).
Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston
Among the 30 bachelor’s industrial engineering degrees awarded at University of Houston, 40% were women (12) and 60% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 70% of Industrial Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than the national average of 36%.*
Industrial Engineering Master’s Program at University of Houston
Of the 89 master’s industrial engineering graduates at University of Houston, 18% were women (16) and 82% were men (73).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 89 |
Industrial Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Houston
Among the 6 doctoral industrial engineering degrees awarded at University of Houston, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*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 Houston
The Industrial Engineering program at University of Houston breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Industrial Engineering | 125 |
Top-Paying Careers for Industrial Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Industrial Engineering program at University of Houston pursue many career paths. Here 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
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