Master of Science in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering

Program Overview

This Industrial and Human Factors Engineering program prepares graduates for high-demand careers in industry, government, and consulting. Graduates work in various roles, including process engineers, usability professionals, and data analysts. The program boasts a strong job outlook, with starting salaries around $65,000–$80,000 and numerous job openings. Notable alumni include Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc., and Michael Eskew, former CEO of UPS.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Industrial and human factors engineers are in high demand, with graduates hired in industry, government agencies, industrial research and development, and consulting firms.
• Industrial and human factors engineering is consistently listed as one of the most satisfying career areas in national surveys, as well as one with many job openings in the region.
• Graduates work as process/manufacturing/quality engineers, usability/user experience professionals, and operations/management/data/business analysts.
• Job Outlook:
• Operations Research Analyst ranked #5 Best Business Jobs by U.S. News & World Report
• Starting salaries around $65,000–$80,000
• Over three times more job postings than other engineering disciplines
• Graduates are employed by Honda, Cardinal Health, Kroger, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Siemens, LexisNexis, KTH Parts Industries, Vantiv, WestRock, General Electric, Boeing, and DP&L.
• Famous Industrial and Human Factors Engineers:
• Tim Cook - CEO, Apple Inc.
• Michael Eskew - Board of Directors, 3M and IBM, former CEO of UPS
• Joe Forehand - Chairman, First Data Corp, and previously Accenture
• Linda Hudson - Former President and CEO of BAE Systems, Inc.
• William H. Swanson - Chairman, Raytheon Co.
• Brian Betts - VP of operations, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
• Edward Whitacre, Jr. - Former chairman, General Motors
• Bud Adams - Former owner, Tennessee Titans
• Joe Girardi - manager, Philadelphia Phillies