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 Wisconsin colleges that offer industrial engineering degrees.

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University of Wisconsin – Platteville (UWM)

2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI

University of Wisconsin - Platteville provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Platteville, Wisconsin and publically funded. Over seven thousand students enroll at University of Wisconsin - Platteville yearly.

Students may select from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Engineering
• Engineering Technology
• Education

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Most students accepted to University of Wisconsin - Platteville score in a range of 20 - 25 on the ACT exam. 96% of those who apply are accepted to this school, of which 54 percent choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $7,800 and nonresidents pay $16,000 annually. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for a cost of $3,600 for the year. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The University of Wisconsin - Platteville "Pioneers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.uwplatt.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Industrial Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UWM offers a bachelor's degree program in industrial engineering.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $57.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $119700

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

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.45
  • Average Annual Salary: $77900

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).