by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northern Illinois University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northern Illinois University as a strong choice for industrial engineering, placing at #74 out of 100 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools | 74 of 100 |
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools in Illinois | 5 of 6 |
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 of 22 |
The following degree levels are offered in industrial engineering at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 47 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University handed out 19 bachelor’s degrees in industrial engineering.
Northern Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering industrial engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Industrial Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,872 a year. This is above $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University, industrial engineering students borrow a median amount of $23,750 in student loans. This is lower than $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Learn more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 68% of industrial engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of industrial engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in industrial engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northern Illinois University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Industrial Engineering | 47 |
