Industrial and Systems Engineering, PhD

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Become a Leader in Industrial and Systems Engineering

3 students working around a table in RUC If you want to acquire the advanced knowledge needed to become a creative researcher, technical leader, and technology innovator in industrial and systems engineering, our PhD program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is for you.

The degree is a full-time, research-based program designed to equip you with the cutting-edge knowledge, technical skills, and abilities to conduct original, high-quality translational research in industrial and systems engineering.

To lessen financial concerns, all PhD students receive full funding in the form of appointments as a graduate student instructor, a research assistant, or both. The appointments provide a monthly stipend, health insurance, and a tuition waiver. Students are guaranteed full funding for up to five years provided they maintain good academic standing and adequate progress toward their degree.

Where a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering Will Take You

Earning the PhD places you on the fast track to a prosperous career in various industries requiring profound technical knowledge, research ability, and leadership skills. You could be a pioneer for change in a high-tech corporation, lead a team in advancing healthcare systems, or even become a university professor, spreading knowledge to the next generation of engineers.

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Industrial Engineers

Operations Research Analysts

Industrial Production Managers

Logisticians

Health and Safety Engineers

$101,140 Median Salary

Industrial Engineers

Employment of industrial engineers is projected to grow 12 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 25,200 openings for industrial engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$91,290 Median Salary

Operations Research Analysts

Employment of operations research analysts is projected to grow 23 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 11,300 openings for operations research analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$121,440 Median Salary

Industrial Production Managers

Employment of industrial production managers is projected to grow 3 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 17,100 openings for industrial production managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$80,880 Median Salary

Logisticians

Employment of logisticians is projected to grow 19 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 26,100 openings for logisticians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$109,660 Median Salary

Health and Safety Engineers

Employment of health and safety engineers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 1,500 openings for health and safety engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

51��Ƶ-Dearborn College of Engineering and Computer Science PhD student Mayuresh Savargaonkar shares his experiences with learning, teaching and research.

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