Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S.

What Can You Do With This Major?

We gathered data from our past graduates and found that most URI alumni who majored in Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S. go on to work in these industries among others.

Manufacturing

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Automation Engineer $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Process Manufacturing Engineer $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Associate Engineer $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Product Quality Engineer $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Operations Industrial Engineer $ 60,000 - $ 69,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Production Shift Manager $ 120,000 - $ 129,000
Senior Telecom Analyst $ 90,000 - $ 99,000
Senior Program Manager $ 120,000 - $ 129,000
Engineering and Program Management Leader $ 130,000 - $ 139,000
Principal Manufacturing Engineer $ 150,000 +

Defense

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Systems Engineer $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Industrial Engineer $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Product Quality Engineer $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Process Engineer $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Engineer $ 60,000 - $ 69,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Operations Engineering Section Manager $ 140,000 - $ 149,000
Supplier Performance Manager $ 110,000 - $ 119,000
Associate Director of Manufacturing $ 110,000 - $ 119,000
Senior Systems Support Engineer $ 130,000 - $ 139,000
Director and General Manager $ 90,000 - $ 99,000

Supply Chain and Logistics

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Engineer I $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Project Engineer $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Project Engineer II $ 70,000 - $ 79,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Business Process Optimization Analyst $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Engineering Project Manager $ 150,000 +
Associate Director of Strategic Projects $ 150,000 +
Chief Operating Officer $ 150,000 +
Executive Vice President of Operations $ 150,000 +

Where Can You Find URI Graduates?

Many alumni who majored in Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S. go on to pursue advanced degrees or careers across the globe.

Top Graduate Schools Enrolling Our Students

University of Connecticut    |     University of Rhode Island    |     University of Pennsylvania-The Wharton School    |     Columbia Pacific University    |     University of Hartford    |     Bryant University    |     Georgia Institute of Technology    |     Northeastern University    |     Rochester Institute of Technology    |     Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Top Employers Hiring Our Grads

General Dynamics Electric Boat    |     Lockheed Martin    |     Naval Undersea Warfare Center    |     USPS    |     Ximedica    |     Nestle    |     Millstone Medical Outsourcing    |     KVH Industries    |     Greystone    |     Brown Medicine    |     Kiewit    |     SynQor    |     The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company    |     Pepsi Co.    |     BAE Systems    |     Proctor and Gamble    |     Stanley Black and Decker    |     Amazon.com    |     RTX    |     MITRE Corporation

What Do Employers Look for in a Candidate?

Across all majors, employers want to hire recent graduates who have the core skills that lead to a successful career. Ask your academic advisor which courses introduce or build upon these 8 Career Readiness competencies. After that, your Career Education Specialist (CES) can help you demonstrate these acquired skills and experiences in your resume.

Career Readiness for All Majors:

  • Critical thinking
  • Oral and written communication
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Digital technology
  • Professionalism
  • Career and self development
  • Equity and inclusion

Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S. Skills:

These skills are recommended and ranked by URI alumni with this major.

  1. Research
  2. Management
  3. Lean Manufacturing
  4. Operations
  5. SolidWorks (CAD)

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