Texas State University - San Marcos
Texas State University - San Marcos

601 University Drive, San Marcos, Texas, USA

Master of Science - Engineering - Industrial Engineering

Master's Degree

Program Summary

Students develop multidisciplinary engineering skills with academic depth and industry driven application focus. The engineering program is designed to produce highly qualified graduates with multidisciplinary theoretical and practical skills necessary to perform effectively in all professional contexts.

The graduate program at the Ingram School of Engineering (ISoE) provides students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and practical experience to excel in the industry. The program emphasizes research and professional development, providing students with opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research projects, get certifications and attend training sessions that keep them at the forefront of their field. ISoE has active Industrial Advisory Boards consisting of alums and representatives from the local industry, ensuring that the curriculum remains relevant, accredited, and meets the demands of the industry.

The Master of Science (M.S.) degree with a major in Engineering provides a practical, industry-driven focus via a long-term, targeted technical project or thesis related to real-world engineering applications. These projects will be conducted in partnership with local industries and may involve off-campus collaborations. The degree requires a large-scale project or thesis because the abilities to solve problems, innovate and make immediate contributions to industry are best developed by having students confront a substantial, open-ended problem; perform detailed research on the problem; develop various solutions; choose and implement the best solution; validate their choice; and effectively communicate the process to professional colleagues, executives, and customers.

Please note: A Project option is available for the program however it is only available to admitted students after approval by the program's graduate advisor. Therefore, when applying, students will be required to select the Thesis option but may change into the Project option after consultation with the graduate advisor.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

70%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

August 5, 2025

Submission deadline

June 1, 2026

Open date

April 1, 2026

Submission deadline

October 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

24-30 month master's degree

Program Length

$39700 USD

Cost of Living

$90 USD

Application fee

$13812 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Institutional Services Fees: $1,305 per year
Books and Supplies Fees: $760 per year
Athletic Fees: $396 per year
Student Center Fees: $200 per year
Bus Fees: $190 per year