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Industrial Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Industrial Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

If you plan to study Industrial Engineering, take a look at what Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is located in Blacksburg, VA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 296 industrial engineering degrees were granted at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Studying Online at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Online coursework is an option at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Among 38,857 students, 1,577 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,313 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Industrial Engineering Rankings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Use these rankings to compare Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s Industrial Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #1 of 2
Best Value Virginia #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #3 of 20
Best Value Southeast (Region) #17 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #19 of 102
Best Value Nationwide #78 of 102

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #1 of 2
Best Value Virginia #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #3 of 20
Best Value Southeast (Region) #17 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #19 of 102
Best Value Nationwide #78 of 102

Earnings for Industrial Engineering Graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Graduates of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s Industrial Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Industrial Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $70,925
2 years $70,628
3 years $79,396
4 years $92,826
5 years $103,958

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Industrial Engineering graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University take home a median $92,826, compared with $77,896 for all Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.

Industrial Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Industrial Engineering graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is $22,870.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Industrial Engineering graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Industrial Engineering graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University are 31% women (93) and 69% men (203).

Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Among the 207 bachelor’s industrial engineering degrees awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 30% were women (63) and 70% were men (144).

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 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 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 114
Hispanic / Latino 11
Black / African American 13
Asian 29
Two or More Races 6
International (Nonresident) 27
Unknown 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of Industrial Engineering majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Industrial Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, below the national average of 36%.*

Industrial Engineering Master’s Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Of the 65 master’s industrial engineering degrees awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 32% were women (21) and 68% were men (44).

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 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 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 19
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 42
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Industrial Engineering majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Industrial Engineering master’s degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, lower than the national average of 11%.*

Industrial Engineering Doctoral Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Among the 23 doctoral industrial engineering degrees awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 39% were women (9) and 61% were men (14).

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University gender breakdown of Industrial Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 15
Racial-ethnic diversity of Industrial Engineering majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 4% of Industrial Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, below 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 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

This Industrial Engineering program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Industrial Engineering 296

Highest-Paying Careers for Industrial Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Industrial Engineering program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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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