The knowledge gained from a major in Industrial Engineering of systems engineering, mathematics, computer programming, production, and design creates a strong career foundation. Graduates are well prepared to work in planning, workplace design, operations, quality assurance, and information management for employers including manufacturers, energy companies, the U.S. government, and the construction industry.
Potential Career Areas:
- Facilities management
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Computer systems coordination
- Energy production
- Planning
- Consulting
Sample Employers:
- Government agencies
- U.S. Military
- Aerospace systems companies
- Automobile companies
- Consumer electronics producers
- Energy companies
- Transit authorities
- Consulting firms
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|
Industrial Engineer
|
$49,700 - $76,100
|
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Manufacturing Director
|
$49,500 - $90,300
|
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Industrial Production Manager
|
$41,270 - $76,710
|
|
Engineering Consultant
|
$42,000 - $141,000
|
|
Facilities Engineer
|
$32,840 - $98,790
|
|
Construction Engineer
|
$46,420 - $109,100
|
|
Computer Systems Architect
|
$41,700 - $79,200
|
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Project Manager
|
$89,000 - $114,500
|
|
Nondestructive Tester
|
$38,000 - $46,500
|
|
Engineering Manager
|
$64,230 - $145,600
|
Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).