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Industrial Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Industrial Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sits in Champaign, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 135 industrial engineering degrees were granted at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Studying Online at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Of 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) studied exclusively online and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Industrial Engineering Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #2 of 6
Best Value Illinois #4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #5 of 23
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #10 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #14 of 102
Best Value Nationwide #24 of 102

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #2 of 6
Best Value Illinois #4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #5 of 23
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #10 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #14 of 102
Best Value Nationwide #24 of 102

Earnings for Industrial Engineering Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Students who complete University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’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 Urbana-Champaign
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $68,901
2 years $75,775
3 years $84,108
4 years $95,066
5 years $98,221

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Industrial Engineering graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign take home a median $95,066, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.

Industrial Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Industrial Engineering graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign stands at $22,330.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Industrial Engineering graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Industrial Engineering graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 27% women (36) and 73% men (99).

Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Among the 77 bachelor’s industrial engineering degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 29% were women (22) and 71% were men (55).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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 Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 28
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 4
Asian 24
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 16
Racial-ethnic diversity of Industrial Engineering majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Minority students account for 43% of Industrial Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, above the national average of 36%.*

Industrial Engineering Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Of the 49 master’s industrial engineering degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 20% were women (10) and 80% were men (39).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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 Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 44
Racial-ethnic diversity of Industrial Engineering majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Minority students account for 4% of Industrial Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, lower than the national average of 11%.*

Industrial Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Among the 9 doctoral industrial engineering degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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 Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of Industrial Engineering majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Industrial Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, higher than the national average of 9%.*

*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 Urbana-Champaign

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

Concentration Graduates
General Industrial Engineering 135

Highest-Paying Careers for Industrial Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Industrial Engineering program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

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