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Doctor’s Degrees in Industrial Engineering

370 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 56 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in IE. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 72.4% of IE graduates were international students.

Education Levels of IE Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 370 students earned their doctor's degree in IE. This earns it the #63 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,483
Doctor’s Degree 370
Graduate Certificate 175

Earnings of IE Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for IE majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for IE majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in IE. About 68.9% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 255
Women 115
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The racial-ethnic distribution of IE doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 14
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 51
International Students 268
Other Races/Ethnicities 20
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There are 56 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in IE. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
24 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for IE students seekinga doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. 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. The IE program at Purdue University - Main Campus awarded 24 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

21 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in IE. 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 $14,570 per year. The IE program at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus awarded 21 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 48% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
17 Yearly Graduations
29% Women

Texas A&M University - College Station is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in IE. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The IE program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 17 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
17 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Carolina State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in IE from NC State. Of these students, 12% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
14 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Florida is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in IE. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to IE majors at UCF. About 29% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
13 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in IE. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The IE program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 46% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

13 Yearly Graduations
38% Women

Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in IE. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. The IE program at Arizona State University - Tempe awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#6

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
13 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The IE program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 46% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
13 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their doctor'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 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in IE from Binghamton University. About 46% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
12 Yearly Graduations
17% Women

Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in IE. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. The IE program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick awarded 12 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#10

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
12 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The 10th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northeastern University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in IE from Northeastern.

#10

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
12 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in IE. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The IE program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 12 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
10 Yearly Graduations
20% Women

University at Buffalo is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in IE. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in IE from University at Buffalo.

#14

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
9 Yearly Graduations
11% Women

Auburn University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in IE. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in IE from Auburn.

#14

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
9 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Mississippi State University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,110 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,110 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to IE majors at Mississippi State.

#14

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
9 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Northwestern University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in IE. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in IE from Northwestern.

9 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The IE program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 44% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 18th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Arlington. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in IE from UT Arlington.

#19

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
7 Yearly Graduations
43% Women

Virginia Tech comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in IE. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. The IE program at Virginia Tech awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#19

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
7 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina A & T State University. Roughly 12,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,745 per year. The IE program at North Carolina A & T State University awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 29% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to IE that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Electrical Engineering 2,179
Mechanical Engineering 1,634
Biomedical Engineering 1,096
Chemical Engineering 1,087
Civil Engineering 1,086

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.

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