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CIP 15.1501 Engineering Technologies

Engineering/Industrial Management

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

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Total graduates

7,262

2025 · 182 schools

International share

46.9%

3,406 international students

Bachelor's degrees

1,356

5.5% international

Master's degrees

5,767

57.1% international

Overview

Engineering/Industrial Management is an interdisciplinary field that combines principles of engineering, management, and industrial practices to optimize processes, systems, and operations within various industries. This program typically focuses on the application of engineering techniques and management principles to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality in manufacturing and service sectors.

Students in this field learn to analyze complex systems, develop strategies for problem-solving, and implement effective project management practices. Key topics usually covered include operations management, supply chain management, quality control, process optimization, and systems engineering. Additionally, students may explore the integration of technology in industrial settings, emphasizing the importance of data analytics and information systems in decision-making processes.

Graduates of Engineering/Industrial Management are well-equipped to take on leadership roles in various industries, including manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and technology. Their unique skill set allows them to bridge the gap between technical engineering knowledge and managerial acumen, making them valuable assets in organizations striving for operational excellence.

Career opportunities for graduates can range from industrial engineers and operations managers to project managers and quality assurance specialists. The demand for professionals in this field continues to grow as companies increasingly seek to improve efficiency and reduce costs while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Overall, Engineering/Industrial Management offers a dynamic and rewarding career path for those interested in the intersection of engineering and business management.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2003 to 2025, graduates grew 321% and the international share went from 19.9% to 46.9%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
30.7%
Asian
5.2%
Hispanic
7.1%
Black
4.1%
Other
5.9%
Intl.
46.9%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 182 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#4 Yale University Connecticut 3 1
#5 Stanford University California 185 53
#8 Duke University North Carolina 227 179
#9 Northwestern University Illinois 61 53
#9 Johns Hopkins University Maryland 165 68
#14 Cornell University New York 94 55
#14 Carnegie Mellon University Pennsylvania 14 12
#16 Washington University in St Louis Missouri 2 0
#16 Rice University Texas 30 26
#31 Tufts University Massachusetts 80 21
#31 New York University New York 313 237
#34 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Illinois 135 126
#34 The University of Texas at Austin Texas 29 19
#34 University of Wisconsin-Madison Wisconsin 21 1
#44 Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Jersey 27 6
#44 Case Western Reserve University Ohio 4 2
#44 Ohio State University-Main Campus Ohio 32 0
#44 Lehigh University Pennsylvania 7 2
#55 Santa Clara University California 9 1
#55 University of Miami Florida 10 4
#55 Purdue University-Main Campus Indiana 77 37
#59 George Washington University D.C. 142 17
#59 University of Massachusetts-Amherst Massachusetts 82 62
#59 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minnesota 8 2
#59 Stevens Institute of Technology New Jersey 149 74
#59 Texas A & M University-College Station Texas 42 0
#72 Syracuse University New York 50 45
#73 Worcester Polytechnic Institute Massachusetts 16 1
#73 North Carolina State University at Raleigh North Carolina 70 52
#80 Colorado School of Mines Colorado 51 1
#80 Drexel University Pennsylvania 26 15
#85 New Jersey Institute of Technology New Jersey 69 48
#85 University at Buffalo New York 38 6
#85 Southern Methodist University Texas 40 2
#90 Gonzaga University Washington 5 0
#95 University of Illinois at Chicago Illinois 4 1
#100 Auburn University Alabama 30 0
#100 Florida International University Florida 63 13
#100 University of South Florida-Main Campus Florida 33 25
#109 Temple University Pennsylvania 4 1
#109 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Tennessee 19 9
#116 Iowa State University Iowa 77 5
#116 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Oklahoma 8 2
#121 Arizona State University-Tempe Arizona 129 91
#121 University of Arizona Arizona 45 2
#121 University of the Pacific California 8 1
#121 University of Central Florida Florida 47 1
#121 Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois 83 48
#121 University of Dayton Ohio 64 48
#121 University of South Carolina-Columbia South Carolina 4 1
#133 Miami University-Oxford Ohio 19 3
#137 San Jose State University California 67 53
#137 University of Maryland-Baltimore County Maryland 96 86
#137 Clarkson University New York 79 2
#137 University of Scranton Pennsylvania 5 0
#137 University of Houston Texas 11 0
#148 California State University-Los Angeles California 13 5
#148 Catholic University of America D.C. 9 5
#148 Mercer University Georgia 19 4
#148 University of Kansas Kansas 18 3
#148 University of Massachusetts-Lowell Massachusetts 64 4
#156 Kansas State University Kansas 3 0
#156 University of St Thomas (MN) Minnesota 10 4
#156 Oregon State University Oregon 1 0
#169 Michigan Technological University Michigan 45 16
#169 University of North Carolina at Charlotte North Carolina 52 30
#179 University of Louisville Kentucky 55 1
#179 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Ohio 20 0
#186 Wayne State University Michigan 21 1
#191 University of Arkansas Arkansas 132 27
#191 Missouri University of Science and Technology Missouri 155 12
#191 Rowan University New Jersey 10 0
#191 Hofstra University New York 17 3
#191 Washington State University Washington 11 1
#202 East Carolina University North Carolina 43 0
#202 Ohio University-Main Campus Ohio 34 5
#208 University of North Texas Texas 120 91
#219 Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indiana 21 3
#219 New York Institute of Technology New York 11 2
#219 Gannon University Pennsylvania 15 15
#219 Robert Morris University Pennsylvania 33 27
#227 University of Michigan-Dearborn Michigan 28 13
#227 University of Texas-San Antonio Texas 3 0
#227 West Virginia University West Virginia 14 0
#236 Florida Institute of Technology Florida 66 39
#236 Portland State University Oregon 16 5
#236 University of Texas-Arlington Texas 51 48
#250 South Dakota State University South Dakota 39 15
#250 University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley Texas 11 1
#262 Western New England University Massachusetts 22 14
#262 Central Michigan University Michigan 37 29
#276 University of New Haven Connecticut 52 49
#276 Western Michigan University Michigan 29 13
#276 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Ohio 80 22
#288 Wichita State University Kansas 37 31
#288 University of Memphis Tennessee 6 3
#288 Texas State University Texas 13 10
#288 Utah State University Utah 103 0
#299 Tennessee Technological University Tennessee 4 0
#308 Northern Illinois University Illinois 17 1
#308 Oakland University Michigan 33 10
#308 Wilkes University Pennsylvania 2 1
#332 Texas A&M University--Kingsville Texas 8 7
#342 Missouri State University Missouri 117 107
#342 University of Texas--Tyler Texas 18 9
#342 Kennesaw State University Georgia 26 3
#353 Arkansas State University Arkansas 137 52
#353 University of Louisiana--Lafayette Louisiana 60 0
#353 University of Houston--Clear Lake Texas 42 36
#353 Pennsylvania Western University Pennsylvania 11 0
#365 Indiana State University Indiana 7 2
#365 Liberty University Virginia 70 1
#376 University of Bridgeport Connecticut 27 27
#382 National University California 18 0
#382 University of New Orleans Louisiana 19 1
#382 East Texas A&M University Texas 3 0
#382 Lamar University Texas 69 58
#382 Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Puerto Rico 26 0
LAC #9 The United States Military Academy at West Point New York 47 1
— Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses Indiana 461 454
— California State University-Northridge California 175 140
— Saint Cloud State University Minnesota 84 68
— Purdue University Northwest Indiana 79 55
— University of Tennessee--Chattanooga Tennessee 76 2
— Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Indiana 60 2
— Excelsior University New York 57 0
— Indiana Institute of Technology Indiana 53 33
— Southeast Missouri State University Missouri 37 29
— Arizona State University Digital Immersion Arizona 37 0
— Eastern Michigan University Michigan 36 0
— California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo California 35 1
— Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico Puerto Rico 35 0
— California State University--East Bay California 34 34
— Christian Brothers University Tennessee 34 18
— Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee 31 0
— Westcliff University California 31 30
— Citadel Military College of South Carolina South Carolina 29 0
— Massachusetts Maritime Academy Massachusetts 27 0
— Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management Ohio 26 0
— Louisiana Tech University Louisiana 24 3
— Morehead State University Kentucky 21 0
— Pittsburg State University Kansas 19 0
— California State Polytechnic University-Pomona California 16 9
— Central Connecticut State University Connecticut 14 1
— Eastern Kentucky University Kentucky 14 0
— Kettering University Michigan 13 3
— South Dakota School of Mines and Technology South Dakota 12 2
— Lakeshore Technical College Wisconsin 12 0
— St. Mary's University Texas 10 6

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
Industrial Engineers 365,740 $52.84 $109,900
Industrial Production Managers 246,250 $64.50 $134,170
Architectural and Engineering Managers 220,260 $87.28 $181,540
Facilities Managers 156,180 $56.20 $116,890
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians 75,570 $33.99 $70,700

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2003–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.