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Master’s Degrees in Industrial Engineering

2,483 Yearly Graduations
$82,413 Median Salary
26% Women
There are 90 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in IE. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 11 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 68.1% of IE graduates were international students.

Education Levels of IE Majors

In 2020-2021, 2,483 master's degrees were awarded to IE majors. 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 2,483
Doctor’s Degree 370
Graduate Certificate 175

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

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue master's degrees in IE. About 74.0% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,838
Women 645
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The racial-ethnic distribution of IE master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 96
Black or African American 63
Hispanic or Latino 81
White 496
International Students 1,690
Other Races/Ethnicities 57
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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
22% Women
11% 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. The IE program at University at Buffalo awarded 151 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 22% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

116 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in IE. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 people received their master's degree in IE from Columbia. About 38% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
108 Yearly Graduations
8% Women

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 $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 108 master's degrees were handed out to IE majors at Northeastern.

#4

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
102 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 102 master's degrees were handed out to IE majors at Texas A&M College Station. About 17% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
97 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 97 master's degrees were handed out to IE majors at U-M. Of these students, 35% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
85 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Binghamton University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in IE. 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, 85 people received their master's degree in IE from Binghamton University. Of these students, 28% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

81 Yearly Graduations
10% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 81 people received their master's degree in IE from UT Arlington. About 10% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
81 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
7% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 81 people received their master's degree in IE from Purdue. About 30% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
74 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 master's degrees were handed out to IE majors at NC State. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.

71 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 71 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 32% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of Michigan - Dearborn

Dearborn, Michigan
61 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Dearborn. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,110 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 people received their master's degree in IE from UM Dearborn. About 28% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
58 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
10% 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 $10,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 people received their master's degree in IE from Clemson. About 29% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
55 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for IE majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Houston. 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. The IE program at University of Houston awarded 55 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 9% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
52 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Florida comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. The IE program at University of Central Florida awarded 52 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 42% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
48 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
13% 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 $6,843 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,544 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 people received their master's degree in IE from WSU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

44 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their master's degree in IE from ASU - Tempe. About 14% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
43 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
2% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,334 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,884 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 master's degrees were handed out to IE majors at WMU. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.

#18

New York University

New York, New York
42 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in IE. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 master's degrees were handed out to IE majors at NYU. Of these students, 29% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
42 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
2% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northern Illinois University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in IE. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,942 per year. The IE program at Northern Illinois University awarded 42 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 29% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

New Mexico State University - Main Campus

Las Cruces, New Mexico
42 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
48% 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 $6,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,981 per year. The IE program at New Mexico State University - Main Campus awarded 42 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Electrical Engineering 8,658
Computer Engineering 5,020
Civil Engineering 4,884
Biomedical Engineering 3,089
General Engineering 2,969

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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