Best Industrial Engineering Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 9 colleges offering Industrial Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 341 recent graduates. Graduates in Ohio earn $62,529 on average within two years — 7% below the national average of $67,098. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

School choice matters significantly: Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates earn $75,667 while Kent State University at Kent graduates earn $49,019 — a $26,648 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

9
Schools in OH
$62,529
OH Avg. Earnings
$67,098
National Avg.
100
Schools Nationally

Industrial Engineering Schools in Ohio, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Ohio State University-Main Campus logo

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

$75,667
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $70,911
Graduates: 92
Acceptance: 50.8%
#2
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Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH ·

$61,020
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $63,889
Graduates: 30
Acceptance: N/A
#3
O

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH ·

$61,020
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $63,889
Graduates: 30
Acceptance: N/A
#4
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Ohio University-Southern Campus

Ironton, OH ·

$61,020
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $63,889
Graduates: 30
Acceptance: N/A
#5
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Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH ·

$61,020
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $63,889
Graduates: 30
Acceptance: N/A
#6
Ohio University-Main Campus logo

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public

$61,020
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $63,889
Graduates: 30
Acceptance: 84.8%
#7
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Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, OH ·

$61,020
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $63,889
Graduates: 30
Acceptance: N/A
#8
Youngstown State University logo

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH · Public

$71,957
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $60,563
Graduates: 18
Acceptance: 80.3%
#9
Kent State University at Kent logo

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Public

$49,019
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $52,124
Graduates: 51
Acceptance: 86.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Industrial Engineering in Ohio?
Ohio State University-Main Campus ranks #1 for Industrial Engineering in Ohio with median graduate earnings of $75,667 within two years of graduation. There are 9 schools offering Industrial Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Industrial Engineering graduates earn in Ohio?
Industrial Engineering graduates in Ohio earn an average of $62,529 within two years of graduation. This is 7% below the national average of $67,098 for this major.
What is the hardest Industrial Engineering school to get into in Ohio?
Ohio State University-Main Campus is the most selective Industrial Engineering program in Ohio with an acceptance rate of 50.8%. The average acceptance rate across Industrial Engineering programs in the state is 75.6%.

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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.