$68,285
Starting Salary, NJIT Average
$71,500
Mid-Career Salary, National Average
Employment of industrial engineers is projected to grow 10 percent by 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.

What do Industrial Engineering majors do?

Skill Set
Industrial Engineers must have a strong desire for organization and efficiency, a continuous drive for improvement and learning, and an ability to adapt to many environments, wear many hats and interact with a diverse group of individuals. They should possess excellent communication, listening, quantitative, leadership, negotiation and time-management skills as well. It also helps if you are resourceful and inquisitive and have good common sense. A mechanical aptitude and technical competency, along with patience and diplomacy, also are key to finding success as an industrial engineer.
Career Prospects

Where do Industrial Engineering majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Estimator
  • Polyethylene Product Specialist
  • Commodities Middle Office Analyst
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • EHS&Q Manager
Top Employers
  • Morton Salt
  • L'Oreal USA
  • Otis Elevator Co.
  • CNY Group
  • Goldman Sachs
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