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Industrial Engineering: Human Factors & Health Systems Engineering MS

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering

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Is this program right for you?

The MS in Industrial Engineering: Human Factors & Health Systems Engineering enables you to improve system performance and drive positive change in the health industry. Work with renowned faculty to learn ergonomics, management approaches, job design, and decision science. Then apply those principles to broad issues in healthcare, including prevention, quality improvement, and patient safety.

  • This program is accelerated and course-only, so you can complete your degree in a predictable time frame and graduate in just one year
  • Our flexible curriculum allows you to customize your degree program to fit your personal objectives
  • Our faculty and students are at the forefront of scientific discovery and real-world translation

Education that works for you

The Human Factors and Health Systems Engineering graduate program at UW–Madison focuses on data, system design, and the health care system. In just 12 months, you are ready to excel in your industry.

Program type

Master’s degree

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Degree awarded

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering

Commitment

12–16 months

Tuition

$1,200 per credit

Format

Accelerated

Fast-paced program with higher course load

Face-to-face

On-campus, in-person courses

Credits

30 graduate credits

Admission terms

Program admits for fall and spring terms

STEM opt eligible

Yes

International eligibility

Yes

Application deadlines

Fall 2025

  • Deadline: December 15, 2024

Spring 2026

  • Deadline: September 1, 2025

Fall 2026

  • Deadline: December 15, 2025
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Program requirements

All applicants must:

  • Have a Bachelor of Science in engineering or a related discipline from an accredited institution
  • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 credits of degree
  • Have successfully completed a mathematical statistics course (e.g., Stat 312 or I SY E 210)
  • Submit evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable. See the Graduate School Requirements for more information

Application materials required

  • Online application
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of purpose
  • Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation*

* Waived for UW–Madison Industrial and Systems Engineering students and alumni.

For complete application details visit UW–Madison’s Guide →

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Results that work for you

Industrial Engineering: Human Factors & Health Systems Engineering MS

$99,300

Median salary in 2023

Job titles

  • Manufacturing engineers
  • Quality engineers
  • Industrial engineers
  • Design engineers
  • Supplier quality engineers
  • Reliability engineers
  • Quality assurance managers

Top industries

  • Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
  • Architectural, Engineering, and Related Service
  • Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
  • Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
  • Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

Top employers

  • Intel,
  • RTX
  • Boeing
  • Northrop Grumman
  • L3Harris
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Ryder
  • Medtronic

34.0%

Projected grown for industrial engineers from 2020-2032. Source: Lightcast™ 2023.

#9

graduate ranking among U.S. public universities

U.S. News & World Report, 2024

What you’ll learn

Apply engineering to improve healthcare with the Industrial Engineering: Human Factors & Health Systems Engineering MS program. You’ll develop skills in health system analysis and human factors design to make a lasting impact on health care.
For complete curricular details visit UW-Madison’s Guide →
  • Health systems engineering
  • Human factors engineering
  • Industrial engineering
  • Health information systems
  • Inspection and quality control

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