![](https://ioe.engin.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/North-Campus-tower.jpg)
Career Pathways and Internships
![Person sitting in an airplane engine](https://ioe.engin.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/06/Kelsey-Blake-IOE-Alumna-United-Airlines.jpg)
CAREER PATHWAYS
Industrial and operations engineers analyze data to design better systems and build solutions for humans, machines and processes. Our graduates are in high demand and making a positive impact across the globe in business, energy, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, robotics, aerospace, transportation and more.
SALARIES
U-M Bachelor’s average salary entry-level (2021-22) | U-M Master’s average salary entry-level (2021-22) |
$85,271 | $102,900 |
U-M IOE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
EMPLOYMENT FACTS
- 95% of U-M IOE students participated in an internship, co-op, or both.
- About 50% of U-M IOE students received multiple job offers.
- The top three reasons U-M IOE students choose their new employer are:
- Opportunity for personal growth
- Good employee benefits
- Friendly co-workers
- Top five industries that our graduates go into:
- 1. Consulting
- 2. Finance
- 3. Healthcare
- 4. Automotive
- 5. Computing & analytics
![People pointing at data during a business meeting](https://ioe.engin.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/05/IPP-Hero-2-e1659542256998.jpg)
LEARN MORE ABOUT COMPANIES THAT PARTNER WITH U-M IOE
CAREER RESOURCES
Check out the Engineering Career Resource Center (ECRC) for upcoming career fairs and workshops to help with your internship and job search.
![](https://ioe.engin.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/06/34871278175_3ee76c05fd_k-1024x683.jpg)