### SUMMARY

 Choosing to study Industrial Management is not only a valuable choice, but commonly an obligatory first step for undergraduates coveting to pursue a career as an industrial design manager, an industrial mechanic, or a manufacturing/industrial engineer. In fact, industrial management is an uncommon major coming in at the 191st most popular degree. Last academic year, there were 1,255 industrial management diplomas received. In-state tuition for industrial management at private universities is, on average, 4.6 times more spendy than their public rivals.

 With only 64 institutions offering this degree there might be a smaller selection of institutions which will have a degree program for you. If you're looking to immerse yourself with other industrial management students, look at universities in New York which have more undergrads admitted to industrial management than any other state. More generally, the top region to study industrial management is in the Great Lakes region with [Eastern Michigan University](/colleges/eastern-michigan-university), [Bowling Green State University-Main Campus](/colleges/bowling-green-state-university-main-campus), and [Purdue University-Main Campus](/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick of the best conference to study industrial management is the Pacific-12 Conference with [Arizona State University-Tempe](/colleges/arizona-state-university-tempe), [Stanford University](/colleges/stanford-university), and [Arizona State University-Skysong](/colleges/arizona-state-university-skysong) representing the conference. That being said, our choice for the best school for industrial management is [Stanford University](/colleges/stanford-university). You might also want to check out our list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The best school might not actually be the best school for you. There can be a bunch of perspectives to think about when deciding on institution. External stuff such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food would definitely sway your feelings of which university to attend. Here at Authority, we've evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which industrial management university is home to the top campus, the winner is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university). If you are very interested in which university boasts the best campus, we have a whole page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through professor reviews, student reviews, government databases, and more to compare every U.S. major in an unbiased and informative way. You can explore our comprehensive list for the universities with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and from that list, our selection for the college with the best student life for industrial management is [Washington University in St Louis](/colleges/washington-university-in-st-louis). Curious why? Continue reading to find out more about Authority's top choices. Some of our decisions will probably shock you.

 If price is a significant deciding factor in your choice of where you attend college, you might consider avoiding [Claremont McKenna College](/colleges/claremont-mckenna-college). [Claremont McKenna College](/colleges/claremont-mckenna-college)&nbspappears to be our most expensive school for industrial management, at least regarding out of state students. We do have an entire page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspuniversities that might put the expense of [Claremont McKenna College](/colleges/claremont-mckenna-college)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you could care to know that industrial management is the 310th most expensive degree in the nation, with an average bill of $23,000. On a broader scale, the most costly state for industrial management in the country is New Jersey with expenses at the primary school, Stevens Institute of Technology, of $52,134. Even more broadly, the most expensive region of the country for industrial management is the Mid East region which is best demonstrated with [Stevens Institute of Technology](/colleges/stevens-institute-of-technology) with a cost of $52,134, [Clarkson University](/colleges/clarkson-university) with a cost of $49,858, and [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university) with a cost of $50,684.

 Our cheapest region for industrial management is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Utah State University](/colleges/utah-state-university) with a cost of $21,087 and [Utah Valley University](/colleges/utah-valley-university) with a cost of $15,872. In better news, the most affordable university for industrial management is [University of Management and Technology](/colleges/university-of-management-and-technology). Our comprehensive list of the most affordable schools can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can anticipate paying around $10,100 for a degree in industrial management. The cost inflates by a lot to a median of $22,400 for an out-of-state public-school undergrad. Our selection for the university with the best value for industrial management: [Stanford University](/colleges/stanford-university). Through this link you can see our comprehensive list on the schools we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. Bear in mind, this idea is predicated on being an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition is considered, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for industrial management students differ widely, but within two years graduation students will typically make in the neighborhood of $73,900. There can be a lot of variation in earnings potential; highest paid earners can make up to $112,900. Even straight out of college, the lowest end opportunities within the industrial management field make $48,100, which isn't that bad. The highest earning grads from industrial management studied at [Stanford University](/colleges/stanford-university)&nbspand if you are looking for universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The general diversity of industrial management ranks decent, falling within the 53rd percentile of majors nationally. The university with the most composite diversity for industrial management is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list for the schools which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of Industrial Management sits only within the 65th percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is even less in the 54th percentile. White collegians make up the largest proportion, 59%, of those majoring in industrial management. Additionally, 76% of students pursuing an industrial management major are men.

 The median ranking of industrial management professors is 3.7 stars, which is 7% worse than the median for every major; which is a subpar score. If you want the most popular industrial management professor nationally, look no further than Peter Vadasz from [Northern Arizona University](/colleges/northern-arizona-university). This may be shocking, but the best ranked professors of industrial management from student rankings are found at [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida). If we including data beyond simply rankings it becomes clear that the university with the overall best instructors for industrial management is [Stanford University](/colleges/stanford-university). One can find an explanation of our ever evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as many of the best professors nationwide.

 Finally, the most difficult school to get into for industrial management is [Stanford University](/colleges/stanford-university). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we do have a comprehensive list for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, here at Authority we do hope you understand that looking at academics from context only shaped by superlatives might create problems. We at Authority hope you look at some of our other pages on individual universities and peruse some of Authority's background articles on important details to look out for as you progress with your school search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Industrial management is the 191st most popular degree in America, with 1,255 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #192 [Health Teacher Education](/rankings/best-colleges-for-health-teacher-education), and narrowly lost to #190 [Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications](/rankings/best-colleges-for-computer-systems-networking-and-telecommunications).

 The degree is offered at a total of 64 colleges across the nation, and is the 233rd most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 6% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 62% of colleges offering industrial management are public making it a quite accessible field.

 The great lakes produces the most industrial management graduates, largely led by [Eastern Michigan University](/colleges/eastern-michigan-university), while it’s the Pacific-12 Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, New York ranks highest, with particular help from [Clarkson University](/colleges/clarkson-university) and [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more industrial management graduates than [University of Arkansas](/colleges/university-of-arkansas), which graduated 98 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study industrial management). More students studied industrial management as a percentage of total students at [Clarkson University](/colleges/clarkson-university) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Industrial management is the 310th most expensive major in the United States, with a median cost of $22,970 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #311, [Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management](rankings/best-colleges-for-wildlife-fish-and-wildlands-science-and-management), with a median cost of $22,781).

 The Mid East has the most expensive colleges with top 50 industrial management programs led by [Stevens Institute of Technology](/colleges/stevens-institute-of-technology) with an annual cost of $52,134. The most expensive state for industrial management is New Jersey also led by [Stevens Institute of Technology](/colleges/stevens-institute-of-technology).

 Public schools with solid programs typically charge 78.12% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 51.64% less than your average private school. So make sure to check out public shools in your state ASAP.

 The most high-priced option in the top 25 is [Claremont McKenna College](/colleges/claremont-mckenna-college), which is the 31st most expensive college in the nation. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus](/colleges/universidad-ana-g-mendez-gurabo-campus). It costs just $4,920 per year and is its industrial management program is ranked #37. If you’re looking for the least expensive option in the top 25, [University of Management and Technology](/colleges/university-of-management-and-technology)  could be a good fit for you, ranked #17 with an in-state cost of just $9,360. Another more affordable choice would be #14, [Purdue University Northwest](/colleges/purdue-university-northwest) in Lake County, IN with a cost of $7,047 for in-state students and $13,730 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Begining college is a huge investment for most undergraduates. It is important to lack doubt you are able to make back that investment. It is our goal that the following career and earnings data help you in deciding your major at college.

 The average Industrial Management student brings in a starting salary of $71,710 per annum, which is the 14th highest of any subject. After a bit more experience in their jobs, they predominantly take in anywhere between $48,136 and $112,868, but average about $73,922. To put it in context, that is 91% greater than the United States' average.

 The most popular job title for an Industrial Management graduate is Engineer, which typically make around $59,000; next are Senior Engineer and Software Engineer, which normally earn near $75,000 and $65,000 respectively.

 The Far West has the best paid Industrial Management graduates. The best paid state for Industrial Management alumni is CA. Pacific-12 Conference has the highest grossing Industrial Management graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Industrial Management: Median Professor Rating: 3.7 / 5, which is below average.

 Instructors often have a colossal influence your college experience, no matter what you study. A thoughtful instructor might help a student find their passion and set a student up for future success. On the other hand, a bad professor can cause aggravation or even worse... flunk you!

 Professors of Industrial Management have a median student rating of 3.7 / 5, which puts them in the lower 14 percent in America based on student approval. For context a 3.7 rating is 7.5% under the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Industrial Management barely out-ranked those from ["Network and System Administration"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-network-and-system-administration), whereas ["Systems Engineering"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-systems-engineering)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Industrial Management.

 Now for some statistics about Industrial Management professors. Colleges located in distant rural areas tend to have the best Industrial Management professors. The Independent Southeast Region has the highest rated Industrial Management professors. The Far West region has the highest rated Industrial Management professors. Private colleges tend to have higher rated Industrial Management professors than public institutions. Finally, South Carolina has the highest rated Industrial Management professors in the US.

 Peter Vadasz, instructor at [Northern Arizona University](/colleges/northern-arizona-university)&nbspin Flagstaff, AZ is the most popular Industrial Management professor in America. Paul Slaboch, instructor at [University of Hartford](/colleges/university-of-hartford)&nbspin West Hartford, CT is the highest rated Industrial Management professor in the nation, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Take a look at which colleges have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College often is a particularly influential period of one's life; it's a time for individual progress and maturation. Undergrads begin to ascertain their values and build many of the rudimentary skills to be a halcyon adult. But learning is not completely confined to the classroom - the campus dialogue, the personal lesson learned from a tenured professor, the exposure to a different view. As such, attending a diverse college tremendously improves what one gains from the time spent at university.

 Industrial Management is a slightly more ethnically diverse subject than average\*. 59% of America's Industrial Management majors are white students, followed by students of other races\*\*(24%), latino students (7%), and asian students (5%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Claremont McKenna College](/colleges/claremont-mckenna-college) located in Claremont, CA.

 Second, Industrial Management significatly skews male, with faintly over three in four students majoring in Industrial Management identifying as men. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus](/colleges/universidad-ana-g-mendez-gurabo-campus) in Gurabo, PR.

 Another critical type of diversity is financial diversity. Industrial Management ranks in the top 35% of programs for socioeconomic diversity. 29% of its students come from households bringing in below $30,000 a year, 16% are from middle income households, and 24% grew up in homes earning north of $110,000 a year. [Pittsburg State University](/colleges/pittsburg-state-university) has the most economically diverse students in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall NY is the most diverse state for Industrial Management. The Mid East is the most diverse region, and the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 5%
* Black: 5%
* Latino: 7%
* White: 59%
* Other: 24%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 76%
* Female: 24%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 29%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 15%
* Over 110k: 24%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 68%
* Out of State: 27%
* International: 5%


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