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2026 Best Industrial Engineering Schools in Minnesota

2 Colleges in the United States
102 Industrial Engineering Degrees Awarded
$75,779 Avg Early-Career Salary

Industrial Engineering programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for industrial engineering students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Industrial Engineering in Minnesota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall industrial engineering education in Minnesota.

Top Schools in Industrial Engineering

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities tops our 2026 ranking of the best industrial engineering schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 87 industrial engineering degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Graduates of the industrial engineering program make about $73,777 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,802 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in industrial engineering from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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University Of Minnesota Duluth is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in industrial engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a large public school located in the city of Duluth. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 industrial engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Duluth in the most recent data year. Industrial Engineering graduates of University Of Minnesota Duluth earn a median of $77,781 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,185 to complete this degree. Read more about the industrial engineering program at University Of Minnesota Duluth

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

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