by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at ISU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ISU among the top schools in the country for industrial engineering, placing at #35 out of 100 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools | 35 of 100 |
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools in Iowa | 1 of 2 |
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 of 10 |
The table below lists every degree level available for industrial engineering at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 76 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University conferred 76 bachelor’s degrees in industrial engineering.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for industrial engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
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 |
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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 |
Graduate study is also available at ISU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
