by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how ISU ranks among other schools offering degrees in industrial engineering.
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ISU is in the top 15% of the country for industrial engineering. More specifically it was ranked #37 out of 102 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University awarded 76 bachelor’s degrees in industrial engineering.
Industrial Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ISU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $79,993 a year. This is higher than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ISU, industrial engineering students borrow a median amount of $23,750 in student loans. This is above $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
Read more about ISU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 66% of industrial engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of industrial engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in industrial engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of industrial engineering master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of industrial engineering master’s degree graduates at ISU are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master’s in industrial engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of industrial engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of industrial engineering doctoral degree graduates at ISU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a doctoral in industrial engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the industrial engineering majors at Iowa State University.