Industrial engineering jobs are not limited to manufacturing environments. Graduates can also be found in health care, banking and finance, insurance, government, tourism, service, transportation, agriculture and retailing. The profession enables industrial engineers to become experienced in a particular field at a rapid pace. New graduates typically advance into management positions early in their careers. UT's Department of Industrial Engineering strives to create an informal environment where students can quickly get to know the faculty and one another on a personal level.
Class sizes are small, providing the opportunity for individualized attention.
Students find friendly faces who genuinely care about their personal or academic problems, and who are ready and eager to help them succeed. Many of the courses require class projects in local industry, which provides bountiful opportunities for teamwork and hands-on experience. Opportunities also exist on a more formal basis for co-op assignments or summer internships. Most IE graduates obtain attractive job offers and easily gain acceptance to graduate schools of choice. Campus-wide, industrial engineers excel in many ways.