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Industrial Engineering at University of Louisville

If you plan to study Industrial Engineering, take a look at what University of Louisville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Louisville sits in Louisville, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 70 industrial engineering degrees were awarded at University of Louisville.

Studying Online at University of Louisville

Distance learning is available at University of Louisville. Of 23,065 students, 4,555 (20%) studied exclusively online and 9,040 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Industrial Engineering Rankings at University of Louisville

Rankings can help you compare University of Louisville’s Industrial Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#2 of 2
Best Value	Kentucky	#2 of 2
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#12 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#13 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#52 of 102
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#66 of 102

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#2 of 2
Best Value	Kentucky	#2 of 2
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#12 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#13 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#52 of 102
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#66 of 102

Earnings for Industrial Engineering Graduates from University of Louisville

Graduates of University of Louisville’s Industrial Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$67,572
2 years	$69,757
3 years	$78,519
4 years	$81,590
5 years	$106,836

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Industrial Engineering graduates from University of Louisville earn a median of $81,590, compared with $66,322 for all University of Louisville graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Industrial Engineering graduates from University of Louisville is $23,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Industrial Engineering graduates at University of Louisville, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Industrial Engineering graduates at University of Louisville are 39% women (27) and 61% men (43).

Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Louisville

Of the 27 bachelor’s industrial engineering degrees awarded at University of Louisville, 56% were women (15) and 44% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Black / African American	2
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Industrial Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Louisville, lower than the national average of 36%.*

Industrial Engineering Master’s Program at University of Louisville

Among the 27 master’s industrial engineering degrees awarded at University of Louisville, 15% were women (4) and 85% were men (23).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	9

Minority students account for 15% of Industrial Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Louisville, above the national average of 11%.*

Industrial Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Louisville

Among the 3 doctoral industrial engineering degrees awarded at University of Louisville, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	3

*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 Louisville

The Industrial Engineering program at University of Louisville offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Industrial Engineering	70

Top-Paying Careers for Industrial Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Industrial Engineering program at University of Louisville go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.