Industrial Engineering BSE
Industrial engineering is one of the most in-demand careers in the nation, and 51猎奇 puts you at the center of where this field is heading.
As industries and government agencies become increasingly automated and interconnected, our Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering degree gives you the skills to thrive in a fast-evolving, high-impact profession.
At 51猎奇, you鈥檒l build your experience through close partnerships with the region鈥檚 strong manufacturing community鈥攐pening doors to well-paid internships, co-ops, and real industry projects integrated directly into your coursework.
You鈥檒l also gain hands-on experience in our on-campus next-generation factory, a living testbed where you can digitally model manufacturing challenges and then bring your solutions to life on the physical production floor.
If you鈥檙e excited by problem-solving, innovation, and shaping the future of smart manufacturing, 51猎奇 is where your engineering career can truly take off.
Program Type
Major, Minor
Program Format
On Campus
Industrial Engineering Career Outlook
The job outlook is excellent for those with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering. It is one of fastest growing fields in engineering; employment of industrial engineers is projected to grow 12 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.*
Nationwide, there were 351,100 jobs in the field in 2024 and Wisconsin has one of the highest concentration of industrial engineers in the nation.
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
What to expect when you study industrial engineering
You will study the design, control, operation, evaluation, and implementation of systems and processes for service and manufacturing industries as well as government organizations.
You can elect to develop a strength by earning one of three concentrations:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Operations Research and Logistics
- Ergonomics and Human Factors.
Honors
You will be eligible for these during your studies and upon completing your degree.
You also will be eligible for these honors during your studies and upon completing your degree.
Get hands-on experience
51猎奇鈥檚 College of Engineering & Applied Science industrial engineering degree program provides many opportunities to pair classroom learning with hands-on experiences outside the classroom. The college鈥檚 location in Wisconsin鈥檚 largest city, with a broad network of industry partnerships, gives you easy access to well-paid internships and co-ops, as well as other important opportunities to enhance your resume.
Did you know?
- $76,000 average starting salary
- Students often earn more than $8,000 in full-time, work-related internships in summer.
- SOURCE: 51猎奇 First Destination Survey for the College of Engineering & Applied Science, 2023-2024
We鈥檙e Here to Help
Our dedicated Center for Student Experience & Talent (SET) works with our students to prepare them for a career in industrial engineering after graduation.
What You鈥檒l Do
As a graduate with a degree in industrial engineering, you can work for public or private sectors to optimize complex processes and systems. Because of the flexibility and value of your skills, your employment opportunities are numerous and diverse. Your work might focus on:
- Improving productivity
- Reducing waste/preserving natural resources
- Maximizing profits
- Minimizing injuries
Student Stories
I have been provided with the opportunity to work in manufacturing where I can implement my classroom knowledge to (solve) real world problems.”
Advising
- Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Advising
- Students with last names A-G
- wisnowsk@uwm.edu
- 414-251-5368
- Engineering and Mathematical Sciences 386
- Senior Advisor, Undergraduate Advising
- Students with last names beginning H-O
- Prospective Transfer Student Liaison
- currentt@uwm.edu
- 414-229-2203
- Engineering & Mathematical Sciences E385B
- Senior Advisor, Undergraduate Advising
- Students with last names beginning P-Z
- Prospective Student Liaison
- klumpp@uwm.edu
- 414-229-5193
- Engineering and Mathematical Sciences E385C
Tutoring
- Retention Coordinator, Tutoring
- Student Support Center Coordinator
- Freshmen Orientation Instructor
- Ander675@uwm.edu
- 414-229-3882
- Engineering & Mathematical Sciences 386B
Industrial Engineering Faculty
- Professor, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
- Affilate Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
- nidal@uwm.edu
- 414-229-2668
- Engineering & Mathematical Sciences E351
- Assistant Professor, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
- akundivy@uwm.edu
- Engineering & Mathematical Sciences 990A
- Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Academic Affairs
- Professor, Industrial Engineering
- bilengre@uwm.edu
- 414-251-7506
- Chapman Hall 230A
- Professor, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
- Geospatial Data Science Lab
- rghose@uwm.edu
- Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
- Associate Professor, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
- Department Chair, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
- jang@uwm.edu
- 414-229-2978
- Engineering & Mathematical Sciences E357
- Richard and Joanne Grigg Professorship
- Professor, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
- Affiliate Professor, School of Freshwater Sciences
- niu@uwm.edu
- 414-251-6072
- Engineering and Mathematical Sciences NWQB 4511
- Associate Professor, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- Co-Director (Co-PI), 51猎奇 Industrial Assessment Center
- Director, NSF/S-STEM: Preparing Engineers Computer Scientists
- otieno@uwm.edu
- 414-229-3134
- Engineering and Mathematical Sciences 1161
- Associate Professor, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- mattpete@uwm.edu
- 414-229-3448
- Engineering and Mathematical Sciences 367
- Dean, Engineering & Applied Science Office of the Dean
- petersba@uwm.edu
- 414-229-4126
- Engineering and Mathematical Sciences 520
- Associate Professor, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- seifoddi@uwm.edu
- 414-229-4442
- Engineering and Mathematical Sciences 306