Bachelor in Industrial Engineering (BSE) - UWM

Industrial engineering is one of the most in-demand careers in the nation, and UWM puts you at the center of where this field is heading. As industries and government agencies become increasingly automated and interconnected, our Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering degree gives you the skills to thrive in a fast-evolving, high-impact profession.

At UWM, you’ll build your experience through close partnerships with the region’s strong manufacturing community—opening doors to well-paid internships, co-ops, and real industry projects integrated directly into your coursework.

You’ll also gain hands-on experience in our on-campus next-generation factory. In this living testbed, you can digitally model manufacturing challenges and then bring your solutions to life on the physical production floor.

If you’re excited by problem-solving, innovation, and shaping the future of smart manufacturing, UWM is where your engineering career can truly take off.

The job outlook is excellent for those with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering. It is one of the fastest-growing fields in engineering; employment of industrial engineers is projected to grow 12 percent from 2023 to 2033, which is much faster than the average growth rate for all occupations.

Nationwide, there were 351,100 jobs in the field in 2024, and Wisconsin has one of the highest concentrations of industrial engineers in the nation.

The Industrial Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.