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Industrial Engineering at West Virginia University

Industrial Engineering at West Virginia University

If you are interested in studying Industrial Engineering, take a look at what West Virginia University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.

During the most recent reporting year, 50 industrial engineering degrees were granted at West Virginia University.

Studying Online at West Virginia University

Online coursework is an option at West Virginia University. Among 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Industrial Engineering Rankings at West Virginia University

Use these rankings to compare West Virginia University’s Industrial Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) West Virginia #1 of 1
Best Value West Virginia #1 of 1
Best Value Southeast (Region) #6 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #12 of 20
Best Value Nationwide #20 of 102
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #62 of 102

Earnings for Industrial Engineering Graduates from West Virginia University

Graduates of West Virginia University’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 West Virginia University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $66,292
2 years $68,047
3 years $77,798
4 years $86,715
5 years $95,095

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Industrial Engineering graduates from West Virginia University earn a median of $86,715, compared with $61,939 for all West Virginia University graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.

Industrial Engineering earnings compared with all majors at West Virginia University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Industrial Engineering graduates from West Virginia University comes in at $25,207.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Industrial Engineering graduates at West Virginia University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Industrial Engineering graduates at West Virginia University are 22% women (11) and 78% men (39).

Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University

Among the 40 bachelor’s industrial engineering graduates at West Virginia University, 25% were women (10) and 75% were men (30).

West Virginia 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 West Virginia University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 34
Hispanic / Latino 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Industrial Engineering majors at West Virginia University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Industrial Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, lower than the national average of 36%.*

Industrial Engineering Master’s Program at West Virginia University

Among the 10 master’s industrial engineering degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 10% were women (1) and 90% were men (9).

West Virginia 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 West Virginia University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident) 10
Racial-ethnic diversity of Industrial Engineering majors at West Virginia University

*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 West Virginia University

The Industrial Engineering program at West Virginia University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Industrial Engineering 50

Best-Paid Careers for Industrial Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Industrial Engineering program at West Virginia University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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