Master’s Degrees in Industrial Engineering
Education Levels of IE Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,737 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 |
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Master’s Degree | 2,737 |
Doctor’s Degree | 346 |
Graduate Certificate | 217 |
Earnings of IE Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in ie is $99,078. 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 $85,102 to a high of $111,950.

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 73.7% of graduates in this field are male.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 2,017 |
Women | 720 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of ie master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 124 |
Black or African American | 58 |
Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
White | 485 |
International Students | 1,924 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 56 |

Most Popular IE Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 90 colleges that offer a master’s degree in ie. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women. University at Buffalo ie graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,078.
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 $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their master's degree in ie from Columbia. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in ie at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 99,078.
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 $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their master's degree in ie from Northeastern. Of these students, 10% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in ie at Northeastern University make a median salary of 99,078.
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 $9,003 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. About 26% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $99,078.
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 $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in ie from U-M. About 33% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $99,078.
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 32% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Binghamton University ie graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,078.
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. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women. The University of Texas at Arlington ie graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,078.
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. Of these students, 19% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Purdue University - Main Campus ie graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,078.
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 $9,459 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. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $99,078.
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 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women. Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus ie graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,078.
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 $14,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,556 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 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women. Data shows that UM Dearborn graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $99,078.
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 $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in ie from Clemson. Of these students, 32% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Clemson University ie graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,078.
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 $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in ie from UH. Of these students, 11% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in ie at University of Houston make a median salary of 99,078.
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. About 56% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $99,078.
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 $7,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,871 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in ie from WSU. Of these students, 21% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Wichita State University ie graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,078.
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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in ie from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 12% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $99,078.
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 $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in ie from WMU. Data shows that WMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $99,078.
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 $9,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in ie from NIU. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in ie at Northern Illinois University make a median salary of 99,078.
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 $5,181 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 42% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in ie at New Mexico State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 99,078.
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 $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in ie from NYU. About 36% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. New York University ie graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,078.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ie that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Electrical Engineering | 9,192 |
Mechanical Engineering | 7,402 |
Computer Engineering | 5,898 |
Civil Engineering | 4,960 |
General Engineering | 3,783 |
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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