The Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering program is a 60 credit-hour degree program comprised of a core curriculum and doctoral research. The Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering is designed for students pursuing a career in research, teaching, or highly specialized fields. For more information about the research conducted by Clemson industrial engineering faculty and graduate students, curriculum, and costs view our Ph.D. Graduate page.
For many students, selecting the right industrial engineering graduate program starts with comparing the Master of Engineering vs. Master of Science degrees. Master of Engineering degrees are designed to be a terminal professional degree – the MBA equivalent for Engineering fields. Master of Science degrees can prepare students for a career in industry or pursuit of a PhD degree. To understand which program is the right fit for your career goals review our website or contact us.
If you have program-related questions about the PhD program, please first check our FAQs page. If your question is not answered, please contact Dr. Thomas Sharkey. For general inquiries or graduate school forms, please contact iedept@clemson.edu.