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Master’s Degrees in Industrial Engineering

1,732 Yearly Graduations
$82,413 Median Salary
$30,945 Median Debt
A master's degree in ie is offered at 90 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 17% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 55.5% of ie graduates were international students.

Education Levels of IE Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,732 people earned their master's degree in ie. This makes it the 62nd most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ie at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,732
Doctor’s Degree 408
Graduate Certificate 174

Earnings of IE Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in ie is $82,413. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $73,308 to a high of $97,220.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in ie is $30,945. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $31,959 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $28,122.

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Student Diversity

More men than women pursue master's degrees in ie. About 69.4% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,202
Women 530
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The racial-ethnic distribution of ie master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 107
Black or African American 51
Hispanic or Latino 105
White 464
International Students 962
Other Races/Ethnicities 43
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There are 90 colleges that offer a master’s degree in ie. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
151 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for ie students seekinga master's degree is University at Buffalo. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their master's degree in ie from University at Buffalo. About 21% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

116 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ie. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their master's degree in ie from Columbia. Of these students, 47% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
108 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northeastern University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ie. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,715 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their master's degree in ie from Northeastern. About 10% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
102 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for ie majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in ie from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 26% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
97 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ie. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in ie from U-M. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#6

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
85 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for ie majors who are seeking their master's degree is Binghamton University. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in ie from Binghamton University. About 33% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

81 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ie. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in ie from UT Arlington. Of these students, 8% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
81 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ie. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in ie from Purdue. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

#9

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
74 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Carolina State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ie. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in ie from NC State. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

71 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for ie majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in ie from Georgia Tech. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#11

University of Michigan - Dearborn

Dearborn, Michigan
61 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Dearborn is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ie. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in ie from UM Dearborn. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.

#12

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
58 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for ie majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clemson University. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in ie from Clemson. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.

#13

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
55 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Houston comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ie. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in ie from UH. About 17% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
52 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for ie majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in ie from UCF. Of these students, 46% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
48 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for ie majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wichita State University. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in ie from WSU. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

44 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ie. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in ie from ASU - Tempe. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.

#17

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
43 Yearly Graduations
18% Women

Western Michigan University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ie. Roughly 19,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,523 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,539 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in ie from WMU.

#18

New York University

New York, New York
42 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ie. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in ie from NYU. About 21% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
42 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for ie majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northern Illinois University. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,066 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in ie from NIU. Of these students, 21% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

New Mexico State University - Main Campus

Las Cruces, New Mexico
42 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for ie majors who are seeking their master's degree is New Mexico State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in ie from NMSU Main Campus. About 31% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

IE Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
1,732

Below are some popular majors that are similar to ie that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
7,060
6,953
4,453
3,890
3,217

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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