by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UW - Madison ranks in comparison to other schools with ie programs.
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UW - Madison was ranked #11 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for ie majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in industrial engineering. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in ie from UW - Madison. This makes it the #31 most popular school for ie master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in ie in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
IE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $80,435 a year. This is higher than $74,748, which is the national median for all ie bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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Of the 118 ie students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Madison, about 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
Of the 32 students who earned a master's degree in Industrial Engineering from UW - Madison in 2021-2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ie majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 259 |
| Electrical Engineering | 214 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 170 |
| Civil Engineering | 138 |
| Chemical Engineering | 129 |
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