Industrial Engineering

Do I have what it takes?

desire to help people through the most effective means possible, versatile range of interests,

enjoy working with people but also comfortable with working alone, creative but
mathematically inclined
Responsibilities
Plans and establishes sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to
promote efficient utilization.
Reviews production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to
obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
Estimates production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on
expenditures for management review, action, and control.
Drafts and designs layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum
efficiency using drafting tools and computer.
Coordinates and implements quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve
production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs.
Communicates with management and user personnel to develop production and design
standards.
Recommends methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
Develops manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to
promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
Confers with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product
and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.
Applies statistical methods and performs mathematical calculations to determine
manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards

Schools

Georgia Institute of Technology

Auburn University

Admission Requirements
Test scores of freshmen who enrolled at the
school
SAT critical reading
Under 400
400 - 499
500 - 599
600 - 699
700 - 800
Average SAT critical reading score

Georgia Institute of
Technology

Auburn
University

2%
19%
53%
26%
648

1%
11%
48%
32%
9%
583

SAT math
400 - 499
0%
500 - 599
4%
600 - 699
36%
700 - 800
60%
Average SAT math score
708
SAT writing
400 - 499
2%
500 - 599
17%
600 - 699
55%
700 - 800
27%
Average SAT writing score
654
ACT score
12 - 17
0%
18 - 23
2%
24 - 29
36%
30 - 36
61%
Average ACT score
30
High school performance of students who enrolled at
this school
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale)
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class
Percentage in top 25%
Percentage in top 10%

Factors considered by schools when evaluating

applicants
High school GPA
Difficulty of high school courses
Standardized test scores
High school class rank
Recommendations
Application essay
Character/personal qualities
Interview
Talent or ability
Extracurricular activities

6%
40%
41%
13%
602
15%
51%
29%
5%
568

Georgia Institute of
Technology
3.9
99%
94%
74%

Georgia Institute of
Technology
Very important
Very important
Important
Not considered
Not considered
Important
Important
Not considered
Important
Very important

0%
18%
54%
28%
27
Auburn
University
3.78
90%
68%
32%

Auburn
University
Very important
Important
Very important
Not considered
Considered
Very important
Considered
Not considered
Considered
Considered

Level of applicant's interest

Religious affiliation/commitment
Work experience
Related to a school graduate
First generation college student
Racial/ethnic group

Not considered
Not considered
Important
Considered
Considered
Considered

Important
Not considered
Important
Considered
Considered
Not considered

Georgia Institute of
Technology
Number of male applicants
10,009
Number of male applicants accepted
5,253
Number of male applicants who enrolled 1,980
Number of female applicants
4,636
Number of female applicants accepted
2,792
Number of female applicants who
1,064
enrolled
Total number of applicants
14,645
Total number of applicants accepted
8,045
Total number of applicants who enrolled 3,044
Last year's applicants

Auburn
University
7,635
5,911
1,831
9,828
7,575
2,021
17,463
13,486
3,852

Location

Georgia Tech: Atlanta, Georgia

Auburn: Auburn University, Alabama

Finances
Annual costs for fulltime undergraduate
students

Georgia Institute of Technology

Auburn University

(Costs are for the 2013-2014

(Costs are for the 2013-2014
Undergraduate costs are
academic year. Full-time costs are
academic year. Full-time costs are
for ...
based on 30 credits per year.)
based on 30 credits per year.)
In-state tuition
$8,258
$8,256
Out-of-state tuition
$27,562
$24,768
Fees
$2,392
$1,596
Books and supplies
$1,200
$1,200
Room and board (live
$9,814
$11,552
on campus)*
Board and
transportation (live with
$8,004
parents)
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Cost information
http://www.admission
http://auburn.edu/ad

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Employment Outlook

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Architecture
Do I have what it takes?
Creativity, artistic skills, knowledge of math and physics, constructive, collaborative

Responsibilities
Consults with clients to determine the functional and spatial requirements of structures.
Prepares scale drawings.
Plans layout of project.
Prepares information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment,
estimated costs, operational efficiency, environmental sustainability, or construction time.
Integrates engineering element into unified design.
Prepares contract documents for building contractors.
Directs activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
Conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with
plans.
Seeks new work opportunities through marketing, writing proposals, or giving presentations.
Designs or plans construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental
impact or conserve energy.

Schools

Clemson University

Georgia Tech

Admission Requirements
Last year's applicants
Number of male applicants
Number of male applicants accepted
Number of male applicants who enrolled
Number of female applicants
Number of female applicants accepted
Number of female applicants who
enrolled
Total number of applicants
Total number of applicants accepted
Total number of applicants who enrolled

Clemson
University

1,731

Georgia Institute of
Technology
10,009
5,253
1,980
4,636
2,792

1,732

1,064

18,500
10,706
3,463

14,645
8,045

Factors considered by schools when evaluating

applicants
High school GPA
Difficulty of high school courses

Clemson
University
Important
Very important

Georgia Institute of
Technology
Very important
Very important

Standardized test scores

High school class rank
Recommendations
Application essay
Character/personal qualities
Interview
Talent or ability
Extracurricular activities
Level of applicant's interest
Religious affiliation/commitment
Work experience
Related to a school graduate
First generation college student
Racial/ethnic group

Very important
Very important
Considered
Considered
Not considered
Not considered
Considered
Not considered
Important
Not considered
Not considered
Important
Very important
Not considered

Important
Not considered
Not considered
Important
Important
Not considered
Important
Very important
Not considered
Not considered
Important
Considered
Considered
Considered

Test scores of freshmen who enrolled at the

school
SAT critical reading
400 - 499
500 - 599
600 - 699
700 - 800
Average SAT critical reading score
SAT math
400 - 499
500 - 599
600 - 699
700 - 800
Average SAT math score
SAT writing
400 - 499
500 - 599
600 - 699
700 - 800
Average SAT writing score
ACT score
12 - 17
18 - 23
24 - 29
30 - 36
Average ACT score

Clemson
University

Georgia Institute of
Technology

7%
34%
45%
14%

2%
19%
53%
26%
648

3%
22%
55%
20%

0%
4%
36%
60%
708
2%
17%
55%
27%
654

8%
58%
34%

0%
2%
36%
61%
30

High school performance of students who enrolled at

this school
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale)
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class
Percentage in top 25%
Percentage in top 10%
Undergraduate retention and graduation
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their
sophomore year

Clemson
University
4.23
97%
84%
54%
Clemson
University

Georgia Institute of
Technology
3.9
99%
94%
74%
Georgia Institute of
Technology

91%

95%

Location

Georgia Tech: Atlanta, Georgia

Clemson: Clemson, South Carolina

Finances

Annual costs for fulltime undergraduate

students

Clemson University

Georgia Institute of Technology

(Costs are for the 2012-2013

(Costs are for the 2013-2014
Undergraduate costs are
academic year. Full-time costs are
academic year. Full-time costs are
for ...
based on 30 credits per year.)
based on 30 credits per year.)
In-state tuition
$13,076
$8,258
Out-of-state tuition
$29,720
$27,562
Fees
$880
$2,392
Books and supplies
$1,098
$1,200
Room and board (live
$7,552
$9,814
on campus)*
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
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Employment Outlook
Architecture

National Employment and Outlook

Outlook

Job Openings

Employment

Growth

stable
The employment change from 2012 to 2022 is estimated to be +17.3%.
(The National average for all occupations is +10.8%)
very small number
A total of 4410 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between
2012 and 2022.
(The National Average for all occupations is 4,638 openings)
small occupation
This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 107,400 workers in
2012.
(The National average for all occupations is 133,353 workers)
Faster than average growth
Employment of architects is expected to grow faster than the average for all
occupations through 2016. Keen competition is expected for positions at the most
prestigious firms, and opportunities will be best for those architects who are able
to distinguish themselves with their creativity. Besides employment growth,
additional job openings will arise from the need to replace the many architects
who are nearing retirement, and others who transfer to other occupations or stop
working for other reasons.

Non Traditional
This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2013.
Occupation
Self-Employment In 2012, 21.9% of the people in this occupation were self-employed.
Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
Industries

Architectural, engineering, and related services (NAICS541300) (64.8%)

Industrial Engineering

National Employment and Outlook

Outlook

stable
The employment change from 2012 to 2022 is estimated to be +4.5%.
(The National average for all occupations is +10.8%)
Job Openings very small number
A total of 7540 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between
2012 and 2022.
(The National Average for all occupations is 4,638 openings)
Employment medium occupation
This was a medium sized occupation in the United States, employing 223,300 workers
in 2012.
(The National average for all occupations is 133,353 workers)
Growth
Slower than average growth
As firms look for new ways to reduce costs and raise productivity, they increasingly
will turn to industrial engineers to develop more efficient processes and reduce costs,
delays, and waste. This should lead to job growth for these engineers, even in
manufacturing industries with slowly growing or declining employment overall.
Because their work is similar to that done in management occupations, many industrial
engineers leave the occupation to become managers. Many openings will be created
by the need to replace industrial engineers who transfer to other occupations or leave
the labor force.
Non
Traditional
This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2013.
Occupation
Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries

Industries

Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS336000) (17.6%)

Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS541000) (13.7%)
Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS334000) (13.6%)
Machinery manufacturing (NAICS333000) (7.8%)
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS332000) (5.3%)

Skills, Certifications, Training

Architecture

Education Level
Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.
Bachelor's degree
There are three main steps in becoming an architect. First is the attainment of a professional degree in
architecture. Second is work experience through an internship, and third is licensure through the
passing of the Architect Registration Exam. In most States, the professional degree in architecture
must be from one of the schools of architecture that have degree programs accredited by the National
Architectural Accrediting Board. However, State architectural registration boards set their own
standards, so graduation from a non-accredited program may meet the educational requirement for
licensing in a few States. Three types of professional degrees in architecture are available: a 5-year
bachelor's degree, which is most common and is intended for students with no previous architectural
training; a 2-year master's degree for students with an undergraduate degree in architecture or a related
area; and a 3- or 4-year master's degree for students with a degree in another discipline. All States and
the District of Columbia require individuals to be licensed (registered) before they may call themselves
architects and contract to provide architectural services.

Industrial Engineering

Education Level
Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree in engineering is required for almost all entry-level engineering jobs. College
graduates with a degree in a natural science or mathematics occasionally may qualify for some
engineering jobs, especially in specialties in high demand. Graduate training is essential for
engineering faculty positions and many research and development programs, but is not required for the
majority of entry-level engineering jobs. All 50 states and the District of Columbia require licensure
for engineers who offer their services directly to the public. Engineers who are licensed are called
professional engineers (PE). This licensure generally requires a degree from an ABET-accredited
engineering program, four years of relevant work experience and successful completion of a state
examination
Other Related Careers:

teaching, business, industrial design, other types of engineering

For example, a man who I interned with at HEMC has a degree in electrical engineering from
Georgia Tech, but currently works as a Reliability Program Manager for HEMC. Engineering
degrees are a great basis for many careers because they call for a very good, applicable
education.

Graduation Tests

The only graduation test I have had to take is the 11th grade writing test, which I received and
exceeding score on

College Placement Exams

SAT: January 25, 2014: 2120

math: 710
CR: 730
writing: 680

ACT: June 4, 2014: 33