Industrial Engineering Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Industrial Engineering is offered at 135 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Industrial Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and12% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 74.0% of Industrial Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Industrial Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 8,533 degrees were awarded toIndustrial Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Industrial Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 16 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,848 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 3,266 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 384 |
Earnings of Industrial Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Industrial Engineering of $88,006 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $77,049 |
| 4 years | $88,006 |
| 5 years | $100,420 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Industrial Engineering students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Industrial Engineering. About 73.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,077 |
| Women | 734 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Industrial Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 406 | 14.4% |
| Asian | 111 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 105 | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 32 | 1.1% |
| Race Unknown | 22 | 0.8% |
| International Students | 2,079 | 74.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 74.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Industrial Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 157 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Texas A&M University-College Station tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 618 people received their master's degree in Industrial Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 418 people received their master's degree in Industrial Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 397 people received their master's degree in Industrial Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 366 people received their master's degree in Industrial Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 296 master's degrees in Industrial Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 250 master's degrees in Industrial Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 197 master's degrees in Industrial Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their master's degree in Industrial Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Industrial Engineering. This school awarded 188 master's degrees in Industrial Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Industrial Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their master's degree in Industrial Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Industrial Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their master's degree in Industrial Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their master's degree in Industrial Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Industrial Engineering. This school awarded 156 master's degrees in Industrial Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Industrial Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their master's degree in Industrial Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 152 master's degrees in Industrial Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their master's degree in Industrial Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wichita State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Industrial Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in Industrial Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Industrial Engineering. This school awarded 135 master's degrees in Industrial Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Binghamton University is a popular choice for Industrial Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 132 master's degrees in Industrial Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Industrial Engineering. This school awarded 125 master's degrees in Industrial Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Industrial Engineering Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | 8,533 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Industrial Engineering that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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