Lead the Way With Advanced Production Systems

3 students working around a table in RUCThe Manufacturing Analytics Engineering (MAE) graduate degree program is tailored to equip future leaders in the manufacturing industry with essential skills for the era of Industry 4.0. You will gain expertise in digital and smart manufacturing technologies, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics. You will also develop practical experiences in data-driven decision-making to address complex manufacturing challenges.


The program鈥檚 modular and flexible curriculum is designed to accommodate both full-time students and working professionals seeking part-time study options. You can complete the 30-credit degree in person, online, or a combination of both. 

Where an MSE in Manufacturing Analytics Engineering Will Take You

Earning a master's degree in Manufacturing Analytics Engineering equips you with a distinctive skill set that is highly valued across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, semiconductors, medical devices, and defense. Our graduates advance to rewarding careers such as manufacturing engineers, operations research analysts, and data analysts, among other roles. With the continuous growth of the industrial sector, a wealth of global opportunities awaits you.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the , and is meant to be averages across the United States in 2023. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$99,380 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.

每日大赛 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.

$103,690 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.

每日大赛 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.

$83,640 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.

每日大赛 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.

$79,400 Median Salary

Logisticians

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

每日大赛 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.

$116,970 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.

每日大赛 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.

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