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 #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for ie list. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in industrial engineering. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $70,554 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,748 for all ie students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ie from UMass Amherst. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst ie bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Industrial Engineering from UMass Amherst in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 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 master's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ie majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 191 |
| Electrical Engineering | 106 |
| Civil Engineering | 99 |
| Chemical Engineering | 83 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 67 |
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