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2023 Most Focused Colleges for General Industrial Engineering in the Southeast Region

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Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region

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General Industrial Engineering is the 95th most popular major in the country with 8,087 degrees awarded in 2021-2022.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,386 general industrial engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region” ranking looked at 25 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general industrial engineering. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in general industrial engineering.

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Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for General Industrial Engineering in the Southeast Region

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Out of the 25 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school awarded 459 degrees to qualified ’s general ie students in 2021-2022.

With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus General Industrial Engineering Report

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clemson University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region list. Clemson University is located in Clemson, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 352 ’s general ie degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

Full Clemson University General Industrial Engineering Report

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Out of the 25 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Carolina - Aiken landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, this small public school awarded 19 degrees to qualified ’s general ie students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Industrial Engineering at UofSC Aiken

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Virginia Tech. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 231 ’s general ie degrees in 2021-2022.

With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Industrial Engineering at Virginia Tech

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West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Virginia University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region list. WVU is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 116 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Industrial Engineering at West Virginia University

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Auburn, Alabama, and it awarded 158 ’s general ie degrees in 2021-2022.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Industrial Engineering at Auburn University

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North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, North Carolina

With a ranking of #7, North Carolina A & T State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region list. North Carolina A & T State University is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 54 ’s general ie degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Industrial Engineering at North Carolina A & T State University

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region list. North Carolina State University is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 133 ’s general ie degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about General Industrial Engineering at NC State

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With a ranking of #9, University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region list. Huntsville, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general ie degrees to 40 students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full UAH General Industrial Engineering Report

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Methodist University
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Methodist University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #10. Methodist University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It awarded 6 ’s general ie degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about General Industrial Engineering at Methodist University

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi

Mississippi State University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Mississippi State is a large school located in Mississippi State, Mississippi that handed out 80 ’s general ie degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Industrial Engineering at Mississippi State

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Francis Marion University
Florence, South Carolina

Francis Marion University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #12. Francis Marion University is a small school located in Florence, South Carolina that handed out 3 ’s general ie degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about General Industrial Engineering at Francis Marion University

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University of Central Florida ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 215 ’s general ie degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Central Florida General Industrial Engineering Report

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. Coral Gables, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s general ie degrees to 56 students in 2021-2022.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Industrial Engineering at University of Miami

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With a ranking of #15, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 85 diplomas to qualified ’s general ie students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on General Industrial Engineering at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general ie degrees to 71 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about General Industrial Engineering at University of Arkansas

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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #17. UofL is a public institution located in Louisville, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 36 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Industrial Engineering at University of Louisville

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Louisiana State University is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 58 ’s general ie degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College General Industrial Engineering Report

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University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #19. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 80 ’s general ie degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

Read full report on General Industrial Engineering at University of South Florida - Main Campus

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Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, Louisiana

Louisiana Tech University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Louisiana Tech is located in Ruston, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 29 ’s general ie degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Louisiana Tech General Industrial Engineering Report

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South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina

South Carolina State University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, this small public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified ’s general ie students in 2021-2022.

Full South Carolina State University General Industrial Engineering Report

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With a ranking of #22, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region list. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 8 ’s general ie degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Read full report on General Industrial Engineering at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida State University is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 41 ’s general ie degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about General Industrial Engineering at Florida State University

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University ranked #24 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region list. GMU is a large school located in Fairfax, Virginia that handed out 11 ’s general ie degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full GMU General Industrial Engineering Report

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

Liberty University ranked #25 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on General IE Major in the Southeast Region list. Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s general ie degrees to 3 students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Liberty University General Industrial Engineering Report

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