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Best Industrial Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 4 colleges offering Industrial Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 385 recent graduates. Graduates in Pennsylvania earn $72,008 on average within two years — 7% above the national average of $67,098, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

4
Schools in PA
$72,008
PA Avg. Earnings
$67,098
National Avg.
100
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Industrial Engineering in Pennsylvania

Public Schools (3)
$70,802
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$75,623
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $4,821 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Industrial Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Lehigh University logo

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA · Private

$75,623
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $72,069
Graduates: 32
Acceptance: 29.3%
#2
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College logo

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Erie, PA · Public

$71,286
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $69,173
Graduates: 136
Acceptance: 95.7%
#3
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus logo

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public

$71,286
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $69,173
Graduates: 136
Acceptance: 54.2%
#4
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus logo

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public

$69,835
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $70,813
Graduates: 81
Acceptance: 49.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Industrial Engineering in Pennsylvania?
Lehigh University ranks #1 for Industrial Engineering in Pennsylvania with median graduate earnings of $75,623 within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering Industrial Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Industrial Engineering graduates earn in Pennsylvania?
Industrial Engineering graduates in Pennsylvania earn an average of $72,008 within two years of graduation. This is 7% above the national average of $67,098 for this major.
What is the hardest Industrial Engineering school to get into in Pennsylvania?
Lehigh University is the most selective Industrial Engineering program in Pennsylvania with an acceptance rate of 29.3%. The average acceptance rate across Industrial Engineering programs in the state is 57.2%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Industrial Engineering in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, private Industrial Engineering programs produce average earnings of $75,623 vs $70,802 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 3 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Pennsylvania

Computer Science $73,789 Chemical Engineering $71,780 Business/Managerial Economics $71,719 Computer Engineering $71,107 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $67,419 Architectural Engineering $66,081 Computer and Information Sciences, General $64,679 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $64,105
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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.