by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Iowa to determine which ones were the best for industrial engineering students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 210 degrees in industrial engineering annually.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Industrial Engineering Schools in Iowa ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of ie degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Iowa State University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in industrial engineering. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.
Those industrial engineering students who get their degree from Iowa State University earn $5,926 more than the standard ie graduate.
More information about a degree in industrial engineering from Iowa State University
It's hard to beat University of Iowa if you wish to pursue a degree in industrial engineering. Iowa is a very large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.
Graduates who receive their degree from the ie program earn about $75,699 for their early career.
More information about a degree in industrial engineering from University of IowaExplore all the Best Industrial Engineering Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 284 | 130 |
| Missouri | 283 | 55 |
| Kansas | 266 | 148 |
| Nebraska | 238 | 0 |
| North Dakota | 210 | 32 |
| South Dakota | 204 | 41 |
Industrial Engineering is one of 41 different types of Engineering programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Industrial Engineering | 210 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 548 |
| Computer Engineering | 442 |
| Civil Engineering | 227 |
| Chemical Engineering | 196 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 180 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 158 |
| Electrical Engineering | 141 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 99 |
| Engineering Mechanics | 79 |
| Construction Engineering | 71 |
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