by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with ie programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for ie list. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in industrial engineering. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in ie from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #74 most popular school for ie master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in ie in 2021, making the school the #44 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
IE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,455 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $66,838 for all ie bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst, ie students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,658 for all ie majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ie majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
The ie program at UMass Amherst awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 78% of these degrees went to men with the other 22% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in ie from UMass Amherst in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 224 |
| Civil Engineering | 96 |
| Electrical Engineering | 93 |
| Computer Engineering | 79 |
| Chemical Engineering | 69 |
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