Industrial Engineering Degree

The focus of Industrial Engineering is a field designed to analyze people, systems, processes, information, equipment, knowledge, materials, and money through a lens of improvement, value-generation, and development of integrated systems. In other words, Industrial Engineering works to optimization of complex industrial processes, organizations, and systems. Get more details below including other Alabama colleges that offer industrial engineering degrees.

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University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)

1200 Taylor Rd, Montgomery, AL

UAH is a public institution located in Huntsville, AL and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Nearly 7,600 students enroll at UAH per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Engineering
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to UAH achieve an SAT score between 1020 - 1300, or an ACT score within the range of 22 - 29. 64% of applicants are admitted to University of Alabama in Huntsville, of which 54% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at University of Alabama in Huntsville varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $8,900 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $21,000 per year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $6,000. UAH may offer financial aid for students that are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

University of Alabama in Huntsville offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Ice Hockey (NCAA Division II)

Students Enrolled in the Industrial Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UAH has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Industrial Production Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Montgomery, AL
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.98
  • Average Annual Salary: $112280

Industrial Engineers

Description

Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, industrial engineers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 0.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Montgomery, AL
  • Total Employment: 270
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $73600

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).