Best Colleges for Industrial Engineering

In a world ruled by highly-efficient businesses in the mold of Amazon or Walmart, there is a constant need to improve industrial productivity, delivery, scheduling, and customer service. It is often said that industrial engineering is where “engineering meets people” as those in the field bring principles of mathematics, economics, and systems analysis directly onto the manufacturing floor. Banks, governments, transportation agencies, hospitals, and utility companies are also major employers of industrial engineers. Regardless of where you seek future employment, those who attended any of the schools on our list of Best Colleges for Industrial Engineering will find their resumes at the top of the pile.

Click the links below for more information about each college's industrial engineering program. Click here to read our methodology.