Industrial Engineering at Wichita State University
If you plan to study Industrial Engineering, take a look at what Wichita State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wichita State University is in Wichita, KS.
During the most recent reporting year, 137 industrial engineering graduations were recorded at Wichita State University.
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Studying Online at Wichita State University
Distance learning is available at Wichita State University. Among 16,689 students, 4,761 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,354 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Industrial Engineering Rankings at Wichita State University
Use these rankings to compare Wichita State University’s Industrial Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 10 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #31 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #73 of 102 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 10 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #31 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #73 of 102 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Industrial Engineering graduates at Wichita State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Industrial Engineering graduates at Wichita State University are 23% women (31) and 77% men (106).
Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Wichita State University
Of the 23 bachelor’s industrial engineering graduates at Wichita State University, 43% were women (10) and 57% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Wichita State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Industrial Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Wichita State University, lower than the national average of 36%.*
Industrial Engineering Master’s Program at Wichita State University
Of the 65 master’s industrial engineering degrees awarded at Wichita State University, 18% were women (12) and 82% were men (53).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Engineering master’s degree recipients at Wichita State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 57 |
Minority students account for 8% of Industrial Engineering master’s degree recipients at Wichita State University, lower than the national average of 11%.*
Industrial Engineering Doctoral Program at Wichita State University
Of the 7 doctoral industrial engineering degrees awarded at Wichita State University, 14% were women (1) and 86% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Wichita State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Industrial Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Wichita State University, 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 Wichita State University
This Industrial Engineering program at Wichita State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Industrial Engineering | 137 |
Best-Paid Careers for Industrial Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Industrial Engineering program at Wichita State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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 |
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.