Why ISyE at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities?
Gain an exceptional education rooted in solving real-world problems.
ISyE By the Numbers
94.3%
Graduating students who found employment or were accepted into graduate school
$75,000
Median starting salary for ISyE undergraduate students
49%
ISyE undergraduate students who are women
16
2026 U.S. News and World Report ranking among public institutions
12:1
Student-to-faculty ratio, which ensures a personalized learning experience
In-Demand Jobs and Employers
Top companies around the world are on the lookout for ISyE graduates to fill crucial positions within their organization as:
- Industrial Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Operations Manager
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Consultant
- Operations Research Analyst
- Quality Engineer
- Financial Engineer
- Logistics Specialist
- Healthcare System Analyst
- Business Software Developer
- Project Manager
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Inventory Analyst
- Process Engineer
- R&D Engineer
Nearly all ISyE graduates have found a job, were accepted into graduate school, joined the military, or founded a startup within six months of graduation. Recent employers include:
- 3M
- Accenture
- Amazon
- Andersen Corporations
- Boston Scientific
- Collins Aerospace
- Daikin Applied
- IBM
- Medtronic
- Meta
- Netflix
- Optum
- Sleep Number
- Target
- Wells Fargo
Collaborative Community
ISyE is more than a department - it is a community of dedicated individuals continuously working to improve the student experience.
Hands-On Experiences
Collaborate on projects with peers, faculty & industry professionals
Dedicated Faculty & Staff
ISyE faculty & staff are here to help by listening & giving quality insight
Student Groups
Connect your learning, network and make a positive impact by joining an ISyE-led group
Strong Alumni Network
Through mentorship, presentations & support, alumni stay connected
Active Advocates
ISyE Advisory Board members strategize with the department to align academic & professional perspectives
Discover the Degree That is Right For You
Core subjects include Operations Research, Operations Management, Data Analytics, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, and Production, Inventory, and Distribution Systems.
Discover the degree that is right for you