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 Oakland ranks in comparison to other schools with ie programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for ie list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools | 74 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in industrial engineering. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in ie from Oakland. This makes it the #51 most popular school for ie master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of ie students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oakland is $77,169. This is higher than $74,748, which is the national median for all ie bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oakland paid an average of $825 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $548 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,429 | $24,737 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,309 | $11,309 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Learn more about Oakland tuition and fees.
Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Oakland in 2021-2022, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a bachelor's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Oakland does not offer an online option for its ie bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Oakland Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of ie master's degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a master's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ie majors at Oakland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 231 |
| Electrical Engineering | 174 |
| Computer Engineering | 57 |
| Robotics Engineering | 20 |
| Biological Engineering | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.