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Best Industrial Engineering Schools in Indiana

Indiana has 3 colleges offering Industrial Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 111 recent graduates. Graduates earn $69,578 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $67,098.

3
Schools in IN
$69,578
IN Avg. Earnings
$67,098
National Avg.
100
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Industrial Engineering in Indiana

Public Schools (1)
$70,057
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$69,338
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Indiana produce comparable or higher early earnings for Industrial Engineering graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Industrial Engineering Schools in Indiana, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Purdue University-Main Campus logo

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public

$70,057
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $70,780
Graduates: 111
Acceptance: 50.3%
#2
Indiana Institute of Technology logo

Indiana Institute of Technology

Fort Wayne, IN · Private

$69,338
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 56.9%
#3
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Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies

Fort Wayne, IN ·

$69,338
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Industrial Engineering in Indiana?
Purdue University-Main Campus ranks #1 for Industrial Engineering in Indiana with median graduate earnings of $70,057 within two years of graduation. There are 3 schools offering Industrial Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Industrial Engineering graduates earn in Indiana?
Industrial Engineering graduates in Indiana earn an average of $69,578 within two years of graduation. This is 4% above the national average of $67,098 for this major.
What is the hardest Industrial Engineering school to get into in Indiana?
Purdue University-Main Campus is the most selective Industrial Engineering program in Indiana with an acceptance rate of 50.3%. The average acceptance rate across Industrial Engineering programs in the state is 53.6%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Industrial Engineering in Indiana?
In Indiana, private Industrial Engineering programs produce average earnings of $69,338 vs $70,057 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 1 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Indiana

Computer Engineering $75,866 Chemical Engineering $73,792 Computer Science $66,740 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $65,819 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $64,398 Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians $64,220 Construction Management $59,890 Civil Engineering $59,623
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.