by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2023 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for industrial engineering students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 480 bachelor's degrees in industrial engineering to qualified students.
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The IE bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality IE program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for industrial engineering students working on their bachelor's degree.
The IE school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Industrial Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for industrial engineering students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a good option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.
Soon after graduation, IE bachelor's recipients generally make around $67,765 in their early careers.
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Iowa State University is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.
Soon after graduation, IE bachelor's recipients usually earn an average of $67,086 at the beginning of their careers.
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University of Iowa is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering. Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.
Soon after graduation, IE bachelor's recipients typically earn about $67,231 in their early careers.
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Kansas State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering. K -State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Manhattan.
Those industrial engineering students who get their bachelor's degree from Kansas State University earn $5,039 more than the standard IE student.
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Mizzou is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.
Bachelor's recipients from the industrial engineering major at University of Missouri - Columbia earn $3,288 more than the typical graduate in this field shortly after graduation.
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North Dakota State University is a large public university located in the midsize city of Fargo.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the IE program report average early career income of $62,818.
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SD Mines is a small public school located in the city of Rapid City.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the IE program make about $64,319 in their early career salary.
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WSU is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Wichita.More information about a bachelor’s in industrial engineering from Wichita State University
UMN Duluth is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Duluth.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the IE program report average early career earnings of $65,106.
More information about a bachelor’s in industrial engineering from University of Minnesota - DuluthExplore the best industrial engineering colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 228 | 23 |
| Minnesota | 215 | 102 |
| Iowa | 197 | 189 |
| Kansas | 184 | 95 |
| Nebraska | 180 | 0 |
| North Dakota | 149 | 30 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 41 |
One of 40 majors within the Engineering area of study, Industrial Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 2,609 |
| Civil Engineering | 969 |
| Electrical Engineering | 894 |
| Computer Engineering | 848 |
| Chemical Engineering | 740 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 466 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 401 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 152 |
| Architectural Engineering | 145 |
| General Engineering | 102 |
