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Industrial Engineering at University of Illinois Chicago

Industrial Engineering at University of Illinois Chicago

What traits are you looking for in a school for Industrial Engineering, consider the program at University of Illinois Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Illinois Chicago is in Chicago, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 67 industrial engineering graduations were recorded at University of Illinois Chicago.

Studying Online at University of Illinois Chicago

Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Chicago. Among 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) studied exclusively online and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Industrial Engineering Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #1 of 6
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #3 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #12 of 23
Best Value Nationwide #13 of 102
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #61 of 102

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #1 of 6
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #3 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #12 of 23
Best Value Nationwide #13 of 102
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #61 of 102

Earnings for Industrial Engineering Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago

Those who finish University of Illinois Chicago’s Industrial Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Industrial Engineering at University of Illinois Chicago
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $69,412
2 years $59,576
3 years $70,258
4 years $74,149
5 years $88,853

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Industrial Engineering graduates from University of Illinois Chicago report median earnings of $74,149, compared with $73,881 for all University of Illinois Chicago graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.

Industrial Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Illinois Chicago

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Industrial Engineering graduates from University of Illinois Chicago comes in at $22,247.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Industrial Engineering graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Industrial Engineering graduates at University of Illinois Chicago are 24% women (16) and 76% men (51).

Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Of the 27 bachelor’s industrial engineering graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, 37% were women (10) and 63% were men (17).

University of Illinois Chicago 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 University of Illinois Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 7
Black / African American 2
Asian 6
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Industrial Engineering majors at University of Illinois Chicago

Minority students account for 59% of Industrial Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, higher than the national average of 36%.*

Industrial Engineering Master’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Among the 36 master’s industrial engineering degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 11% were women (4) and 89% were men (32).

University of Illinois Chicago 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 University of Illinois Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 33
Racial-ethnic diversity of Industrial Engineering majors at University of Illinois Chicago

Minority students account for 6% of Industrial Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, below the national average of 11%.*

Industrial Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Of the 4 doctoral industrial engineering degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

University of Illinois Chicago gender breakdown of Industrial Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Industrial Engineering majors at University of Illinois Chicago

*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 Illinois Chicago

This Industrial Engineering program at University of Illinois Chicago includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Industrial Engineering 67

Top-Paying Careers for Industrial Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Industrial Engineering program at University of Illinois Chicago go on to a range of careers. 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

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