Industrial Engineering
Industrial engineering involves solving problems that arise in the management of systems by applying the principles of engineering science, product and process design, work analysis, human factors principles and operations research. The field offers a variety of professional opportunities in manufacturing, services, research and development, and public sector enterprises.

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$68,285

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$71,500

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

Employment of industrial engineers is projected to grow 10 percent by 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.

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Meet some Industrial Engineering students

“NJIT is the place that helped to develop the foundation upon which I stand today.”

Carla Jones
Class of 1994

“My IE degree from NJIT has opened my mind to innovative and dynamic thinking.”

Jingran Zhang
Class of 2017

“Within a week of attending the Career Fair, I secured a co-op with Johnson & Johnson’s supply chain department.”

Jeremy Bedient
Class of 2021

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