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. We've also included details on how WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ie.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for ie list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 105 bachelor's degrees in industrial engineering. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in ie from WVU. This makes it the #47 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 WVU is $75,606. This is higher than $74,748, which is the national median for all ie bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, ie students borrow a median amount of $47,344 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $35,197 for all ie majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ie program at WVU is $453 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WVU was $1,179 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
Learn more about WVU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 105 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ie from WVU. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
The ie program at WVU awarded 11 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ie majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 192 |
| Civil Engineering | 109 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 86 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 71 |
| Electrical Engineering | 62 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.