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Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

Industrial Engineering, BSIE

Industrial and management systems engineers focus on improving performance for an entire system, including productivity, quality, cost, safety, sustainability, employee health, and market enhancement. They can be found in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics and distribution, retail environments, government agencies, financial institutions, and virtually any product or service that has complex processes.
Industrial engineers balance inputs to achieve the greatest good for the organization and society with the right combination of human resources, natural resources, and man-made structures and equipment. Professionals in this field bridge the gap between management and operations, motivating people in addition to determining what equipment, information, etc., should be used and how.

Your Degree Plan

Industrial engineers are often thought of as “efficiency experts” for reducing costs and increasing throughput in a manufacturing setting. You’ll also find them in sales, hospitals, warehousing, distribution, construction, finance, retail, and virtually any organization.
Take advantage of special options related to this major:

Accelerated BSIE/MSIE in Industrial Engineering

Industrial Engineering offers the option to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in an accelerated time frame.

Honors

Expand your curiosity and enhance your curriculum through the WVU Honors College. Two programs are offered: Honors Foundations and Honors in Action.

The WVU Difference

What sets this program apart?

  • Opportunities to attend regional and national industrial engineering conferences at a reduced rate based on departmental and external funding.
  • The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
  • Study abroad encouraged and facilitated through active advising and a peer mentoring program.
  • Smart Manufacturing Facility for experimentation of smart, connected manufacturing and simulated workstations.
  • The Innovation Station, an advanced manufacturing laboratory that allows digital models of prototypes to be cut, cast, machined, etched, and measured.
  • Required internship program provides industrial experience.
  • Concentrations include manufacturing, management, and optimization.
  • Department maintains close relationships with local companies.

Learn by Doing

Get involved outside the classroom.

Students are encouraged to conduct research with Industrial Engineering faculty and in research facilities. Projects have included:

  • Designing ergonomic assists for the development of a novel in-vivo PET-scan helmet to model brain function
  • Modeling the energy efficiency of dryer systems for compressed air
  • Modeling health systems, perioperative information and processes from the vantage of a complex supply chain network
  • Using myoelectric muscle stimulation to determine acceptable lifting loads for lower back and shoulder movements
  • The interaction of the Microsoft Holo Lens for VR immersion in a smart manufacturing environment
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Before graduating, all undergraduates in this major complete an academic project (or “capstone”) to demonstrate their research, communication and critical thinking skills.

IENG 471 requires every graduating senior to participate in some type of summer internship or semester co-op experience. Projects have included:

  • Energy assessment for the City of Morgantown.
  • Quality control and root cause analysis of flour loss at a commercial bakery.
  • Study of allowable loads permissible on muscle groups associated with shoulder movements.

Careers and Outcomes

How does this degree prepare students for a career?

Industrial Engineers

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.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $101,140

Possible Job Titles: Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Process Engineer, Project Engineer

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Supply Chain Managers

Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $102,010

Possible Job Titles: Global Supply Chain Director, Material Requirements Planning Manager, Supply Chain Director, Supply Chain Manager

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Information Technology Project Managers

Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $108,970

Possible Job Titles: Cloud Product Director, Cybersecurity Project Manager, IT Manager (Information Technology Manager), IT Project Manager (Information Technology Project Manager)

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Validation Engineers

Design or plan protocols for equipment or processes to produce products meeting internal and external purity, safety, and quality requirements.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $101,140

Possible Job Titles: Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Engineer, Quality Management Systems Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer

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Manufacturing Engineers

Design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease costs.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $101,140

Possible Job Titles: Manufacturing Engineer, Plant Engineer, Process Engineer, Process Improvement, Engineer

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Sales Engineers

Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $121,520

Possible Job Titles: Business Development Engineer, Product Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer, Technical Marketing Engineer

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Potential careers

  • Project industrial engineering
  • Project management-construction
  • Consulting
  • Sales engineering
  • Supply chain
  • Entrepreneur

Where our graduates work

  • Altec
  • Nalco
  • FedEx
  • Accenture
  • Deloitte
  • Hershey

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Industrial Engineering major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.

Engineering Requirements

You must meet the following requirements:

  • High School GPA: 2.5
  • ACT Math: 22
  • SAT Math: 540

Engineering Requirements for Test-Optional Students

You must meet the following requirements:

  • High School GPA: 3.0

Requirements for Engineering Technology

You must meet the following requirements:

  • High School GPA: 2.5
To be admitted to WVU’s Engineering Technology major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU’s first-time freshman admission requirements.

Tuition and Aid

How much does Industrial Engineering at WVU cost? And how can you save?

Tuition and Fees

Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.

Scholarships

Estimate your eligibility for merit scholarships at WVU Morgantown.

Ways to Save

Beyond scholarships, here are other ways to reduce your cost of attending WVU.

Financial Aid

The most important step toward funding your future with financial aid for the Industrial Engineering, BSIE is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.

How to Complete the FAFSA

Start at Another WVU Campus

You can start your career with WVU at another campus and transfer to WVU Morgantown.

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Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU.

Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.

Learn How to Transfer Course Credits

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