Dallas College

Industrial Engineering


1 Associate Degree

Studying Industrial Engineering at Dallas College gives you hands-on training and real-world experience in optimizing systems, improving processes, and increasing efficiency across industries.

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You’ll learn to apply math, science, and engineering principles to solve problems in logistics, manufacturing, quality control, and operations. With dedicated faculty and modern facilities, Dallas College prepares you to step confidently into roles in production management, supply chain, or process engineering.

Industrial Engineering at a Glance

Dallas College offers many different ways to reach your career goals. Whether you want to jump into the workforce quickly or spend more time building advanced skills, we have the programs that fit your needs and timeline.

Associate Degrees

Estimated total tuition cost2:

$5,940

Estimated time to complete1:

2 years

  • Richland3

Which Degrees and Certificates are Right for Me?

Transfer Degrees

Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should consider the Core Curriculum, Transfer Pathways, or degrees like the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science, which are designed to be widely accepted at other institutions.

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Questions About Degrees and Certificates?

We know applying to college can be confusing. If you are not yet a Dallas College student, you have a whole team of recruitment coaches to help guide you through programs and the enrollment process.

Current students, contact your success coach (advisor) who can answer any questions you have about Industrial Engineering programs and your degree and certificate options.

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What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?

Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairersat work

Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

$22/hr

Median Salary

337

Job Openings

-1%

Projected Outlook

Top Skills:

  • Repairing
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Troubleshooting
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Speaking
  • Equipment Selection
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Equipment Maintenance
Electro-Mechanical Techniciansat work

Electro-Mechanical Technicians

$34/hr

Median Salary

20

Job Openings

+18%

Projected Outlook

Top Skills:

  • Operations Monitoring
  • Troubleshooting
  • Monitoring
  • Repairing
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Critical Thinking
  • Operation and Control
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Complex Problem Solving
Industrial Engineering Techniciansat work

Industrial Engineering Technicians

$29/hr

Median Salary

123

Job Openings

+14%

Projected Outlook

Top Skills:

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Monitoring
  • Systems Analysis
  • Systems Evaluation
  • Speaking
  • Time Management
  • Judgment and Decision Making
Industrial Machinery Mechanicsat work

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

$30/hr

Median Salary

1399

Job Openings

+21%

Projected Outlook

Top Skills:

  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Operation and Control
  • Repairing
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Troubleshooting
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Critical Thinking
  • Equipment Selection
  • Monitoring
  • Active Learning

All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.

Offered at the Richland Campus in conjunction with Texas A&M University (Commerce), this articulated degree program prepares students for a seamless transfer to TAMU-Commerce's Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering program. By completing this degree with no grade below a "C" and meeting all admissions requirements, students are eligible to apply for admission to TAMU-Commerce.

This program is ideal for students planning to transfer to TAMU-Commerce in Industrial Engineering. It requires a minimum of 60 credit hours, including specific courses, and a GPA of at least 2.00. Students must also meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements and complete at least 25% of the credit hours through instruction by Dallas College.

For detailed course requirements and to ensure a smooth transfer, students should work closely with an advisor or counselor.

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1Length of time is based on catalog degree plans. Prerequisites may be required, which are not included in this estimate. For most programs, full-time student status is assumed, a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.

2Cost for credit courses is based on tuition rates for program hours for Dallas County residents. The price of most required learning materials (books, software, supplies, etc.) is included with the price of tuition. Certain programs may have additional costs above the standard tuition. Continuing Education and Ed2Go courses may vary by program. Please review the Area of Study Overview and/or the Health Information Packets for additional costs and details. Visit our Paying for College site to learn more about cost, financial aid, scholarships and more.

3Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options. Not all degree and certificate offerings are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester.

4A portion of Lightcast’s data comes from O*NET Online by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Lightcast has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.

Updated June 25, 2026