Industrial Engineering programs
CIP 1435 · Engineering · ranked by median earnings four years after completion
100 institutions report graduate earnings for Industrial Engineering programs (College Scorecard, 2024-25). Across them the median is $99,364 four years after completion, with a typical debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.24× and 95% of graduates earning above the federal earnings threshold. Indicatively, all 116 programs with a benchmark clear the earnings-premium benchmark used by the 2025 federal test (effective July 1, 2026).
National ranking
| # | Institution | Earn 4yr | % > threshold | Median debt | Debt/earn | Earnings premium | 2 of 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Washington-Seattle CampusWA · Master's | $168,188 n=17 | 100% 1yr | – | – | Above +125% | – |
| 2 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main CampusGA · Master's | $164,427 n=16 | – | – | – | Above +160% | – |
| 3 | The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleTN · Master's | $150,903 n=24 | 100% 1yr | $31,248 | 0.21× | Above +165% | – |
| 4 | Iowa State UniversityIA · Master's | $139,590 n=39 | 97% 5yr | $30,750 | 0.22× | Above +135% | Clears 2/2 |
| 5 | Northwestern UniversityIL · Bachelor's | $138,720 n=46 | 98% 5yr | $18,000 | 0.13× | Above +268% | Clears 2/2 |
| 6 | Clemson UniversitySC · Master's | $136,058 n=37 | 100% 1yr | – | – | Above +137% | – |
| 7 | University of Michigan-Ann ArborMI · Master's | $130,693 n=32 | 97% 5yr | $23,250 | 0.18× | Above +108% | Clears 2/2 |
| 8 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main CampusGA · Bachelor's | $128,003 n=217 | 94% 5yr | $19,791 | 0.15× | Above +263% | Clears 2/2 |
| 9 | Texas A&M University-College StationTX · Master's | $125,414 n=22 | 100% 1yr | – | – | Above +91% | – |
| 10 | Lehigh UniversityPA · Bachelor's | $121,498 n=40 | 100% 5yr | $23,834 | 0.20× | Above +222% | Clears 2/2 |
| 11 | Lehigh UniversityPA · Master's | $120,033 n=19 | – | – | – | Above +87% | – |
| 12 | University of Central FloridaFL · Master's | $118,191 n=20 | 100% 1yr | $20,564 | 0.17× | Above +113% | – |
| 13 | University of Michigan-Ann ArborMI · Bachelor's | $117,930 n=164 | 95% 5yr | $19,750 | 0.17× | Above +236% | Clears 2/2 |
| 14 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityVA · Master's | $117,338 n=16 | – | – | – | Above +65% | – |
| 15 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityVA · Bachelor's | $116,641 n=113 | 96% 5yr | $22,625 | 0.19× | Above +207% | Clears 2/2 |
| 16 | Auburn UniversityAL · Master's | $113,866 n=18 | – | – | – | Above +99% | – |
| 17 | New Mexico State University-Main CampusNM · Master's | $113,691 n=22 | 91% 5yr | – | – | Above +116% | Clears 2/2 |
| 18 | Arizona State University Campus ImmersionAZ · Master's | $113,070 n=17 | 95% 5yr | – | – | Above +84% | Clears 2/2 |
| 19 | Arizona State University Digital ImmersionAZ · Master's | $113,070 n=17 | 95% 5yr | – | – | Above +84% | Clears 2/2 |
| 20 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoCA · Bachelor's | $112,797 n=78 | 100% 5yr | $19,691 | 0.17× | Above +193% | Clears 2/2 |
| 21 | Wayne State UniversityMI · Master's | $112,213 n=16 | – | – | – | Above +78% | – |
| 22 | University of Southern CaliforniaCA · Bachelor's | $112,150 n=42 | 96% 5yr | $17,704 | 0.16× | Above +192% | Clears 2/2 |
| 23 | University of ConnecticutCT · Bachelor's | $111,672 n=26 | 94% 1yr | $24,889 | 0.22× | Above +164% | – |
| 24 | University of Connecticut-Avery PointCT · Bachelor's | $111,672 n=26 | 94% 1yr | $24,889 | 0.22× | Above +164% | – |
| 25 | University of Connecticut-Hartford CampusCT · Bachelor's | $111,672 n=26 | 94% 1yr | $24,889 | 0.22× | Above +164% | – |
| 26 | University of Connecticut-StamfordCT · Bachelor's | $111,672 n=26 | 94% 1yr | $24,889 | 0.22× | Above +164% | – |
| 27 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury CampusCT · Bachelor's | $111,672 n=26 | 94% 1yr | $24,889 | 0.22× | Above +164% | – |
| 28 | Northeastern UniversityMA · Bachelor's | $111,430 n=55 | 100% 5yr | $25,000 | 0.22× | Above +156% | Clears 2/2 |
| 29 | University of Wisconsin-MadisonWI · Bachelor's | $110,711 n=86 | 94% 5yr | $23,481 | 0.21× | Above +184% | Clears 2/2 |
| 30 | Florida International UniversityFL · Master's | $109,744 n=57 | 97% 5yr | $34,091 | 0.31× | Above +98% | Clears 2/2 |
| 31 | University of Washington-Seattle CampusWA · Bachelor's | $109,575 n=36 | 94% 5yr | $16,743 | 0.15× | Above +157% | Clears 2/2 |
| 32 | The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleTN · Bachelor's | $107,093 n=30 | 92% 5yr | $21,500 | 0.20× | Above +206% | Clears 2/2 |
| 33 | Purdue University-Main CampusIN · Bachelor's | $107,031 n=129 | 100% 5yr | $18,357 | 0.17× | Above +186% | Clears 2/2 |
| 34 | Ohio State University-Main CampusOH · Bachelor's | $106,932 n=87 | 98% 5yr | $21,000 | 0.20× | Above +190% | Clears 2/2 |
| 35 | Rochester Institute of TechnologyNY · Bachelor's | $105,313 n=61 | 98% 5yr | $30,677 | 0.29× | Above +177% | Clears 2/2 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusPA · Bachelor's | $104,758 n=140 | 98% 5yr | $24,250 | 0.23× | Above +178% | Clears 2/2 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend CollegePA · Bachelor's | $104,758 n=140 | 98% 5yr | $24,250 | 0.23× | Above +178% | Clears 2/2 |
| 38 | University of LouisvilleKY · Bachelor's | $104,538 n=34 | 89% 1yr | $23,000 | 0.22× | Above +201% | Clears 2/2 |
| 39 | University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignIL · Bachelor's | $103,143 n=42 | 92% 5yr | $21,299 | 0.21× | Above +174% | Clears 2/2 |
| 40 | SUNY Maritime CollegeNY · Bachelor's | $102,563 n=21 | 100% 5yr | $24,989 | 0.24× | Above +170% | Clears 2/2 |
| 41 | Arizona State University Campus ImmersionAZ · Bachelor's | $102,439 n=50 | 100% 5yr | $19,189 | 0.19× | Above +178% | Clears 2/2 |
| 42 | Oakland UniversityMI · Bachelor's | $102,222 n=21 | 94% 1yr | $28,500 | 0.28× | Above +192% | – |
| 43 | University at BuffaloNY · Master's | $102,080 n=16 | – | – | – | Above +44% | – |
| 44 | Wayne State UniversityMI · Bachelor's | $101,990 n=22 | 100% 1yr | $21,126 | 0.21× | Above +191% | – |
| 45 | Oregon State UniversityOR · Bachelor's | $101,653 n=38 | 94% 5yr | $21,899 | 0.21× | Above +177% | Clears 2/2 |
| 46 | Oregon State University-Cascades CampusOR · Bachelor's | $101,653 n=38 | 94% 5yr | $21,899 | 0.21× | Above +177% | Clears 2/2 |
| 47 | Worcester Polytechnic InstituteMA · Bachelor's | $101,554 n=22 | 96% 1yr | $26,254 | 0.26× | Above +134% | Clears 2/2 |
| 48 | New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNJ · Bachelor's | $101,547 n=35 | 91% 5yr | $25,000 | 0.25× | Above +154% | Clears 2/2 |
| 49 | University of Missouri-ColumbiaMO · Bachelor's | $101,380 n=53 | 98% 5yr | $26,512 | 0.26× | Above +183% | Clears 2/2 |
| 50 | Binghamton UniversityNY · Master's | $100,428 n=22 | 90% 1yr | $30,641 | 0.30× | Above +41% | Clears 2/2 |
| 51 | North Carolina State University at RaleighNC · Bachelor's | $100,172 n=67 | 98% 5yr | $21,096 | 0.21× | Above +192% | Clears 2/2 |
| 52 | Auburn UniversityAL · Bachelor's | $99,441 n=69 | 100% 5yr | $23,250 | 0.23× | Above +188% | Clears 2/2 |
| 53 | University of KentuckyKY · UG cert | $99,370 n=49 | 90% 1yr | $25,459 | 0.26× | Above +186% | – |
| 54 | Ohio University-Chillicothe CampusOH · Bachelor's | $99,364 n=26 | 93% 5yr | $27,000 | 0.27× | Above +170% | Clears 2/2 |
| 55 | Ohio University-Eastern CampusOH · Bachelor's | $99,364 n=26 | 93% 5yr | $27,000 | 0.27× | Above +170% | Clears 2/2 |
| 56 | Ohio University-Lancaster CampusOH · Bachelor's | $99,364 n=26 | 93% 5yr | $27,000 | 0.27× | Above +170% | Clears 2/2 |
| 57 | Ohio University-Main CampusOH · Bachelor's | $99,364 n=26 | 93% 5yr | $27,000 | 0.27× | Above +170% | Clears 2/2 |
| 58 | Ohio University-Southern CampusOH · Bachelor's | $99,364 n=26 | 93% 5yr | $27,000 | 0.27× | Above +170% | Clears 2/2 |
| 59 | Ohio University-Zanesville CampusOH · Bachelor's | $99,364 n=26 | 93% 5yr | $27,000 | 0.27× | Above +170% | Clears 2/2 |
| 60 | West Virginia UniversityWV · Bachelor's | $99,180 n=122 | 94% 5yr | $25,048 | 0.25× | Above +182% | Clears 2/2 |
| 61 | University of MiamiFL · Bachelor's | $99,068 n=35 | 96% 5yr | $15,110 | 0.15× | Above +193% | Clears 2/2 |
| 62 | University of ArkansasAR · Bachelor's | $98,765 n=57 | 90% 5yr | $25,405 | 0.26× | Above +190% | Clears 2/2 |
| 63 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPA · Bachelor's | $98,654 n=66 | 97% 5yr | $24,375 | 0.25× | Above +162% | Clears 2/2 |
| 64 | Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteNY · Bachelor's | $98,509 n=43 | 98% 5yr | $22,500 | 0.23× | Above +159% | Clears 2/2 |
| 65 | University of Oklahoma-Norman CampusOK · Bachelor's | $98,394 n=65 | 97% 5yr | $27,000 | 0.27× | Above +178% | Clears 2/2 |
| 66 | Texas Tech UniversityTX · Bachelor's | $98,266 n=70 | 93% 5yr | $28,500 | 0.29× | Above +175% | Clears 2/2 |
| 67 | University of Massachusetts-AmherstMA · Bachelor's | $97,791 n=19 | 89% 1yr | $26,111 | 0.27× | Above +125% | – |
| 68 | The University of Texas at ArlingtonTX · Bachelor's | $97,788 n=41 | 90% 5yr | $18,359 | 0.19× | Above +174% | Clears 2/2 |
| 69 | University of Minnesota-DuluthMN · Bachelor's | $97,732 n=26 | 100% 1yr | $24,592 | 0.25× | Above +145% | – |
| 70 | Florida State UniversityFL · Bachelor's | $96,504 n=33 | 100% 1yr | $19,375 | 0.20× | Above +186% | Clears 2/2 |
| 71 | Texas A&M University-College StationTX · Bachelor's | $95,918 n=198 | 97% 5yr | $18,749 | 0.20× | Above +168% | Clears 2/2 |
| 72 | California State Polytechnic University-PomonaCA · Bachelor's | $95,835 n=71 | 97% 5yr | $25,000 | 0.26× | Above +149% | Clears 2/2 |
| 73 | Binghamton UniversityNY · Bachelor's | $95,354 n=81 | 93% 5yr | $20,500 | 0.21× | Above +151% | Clears 2/2 |
| 74 | University of IowaIA · Bachelor's | $95,347 n=42 | 94% 5yr | $21,375 | 0.22× | Above +147% | Clears 2/2 |
| 75 | University of Alabama in HuntsvilleAL · Bachelor's | $95,153 n=33 | 91% 1yr | $27,997 | 0.29× | Above +176% | – |
| 76 | Liberty UniversityVA · Bachelor's | $94,928 n=18 | – | – | – | Above +150% | – |
| 77 | University of HoustonTX · Bachelor's | $94,814 n=38 | 86% 5yr | $20,500 | 0.22× | Above +165% | Clears 2/2 |
| 78 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeLA · Bachelor's | $94,748 n=60 | 85% 1yr | $21,500 | 0.23× | Above +172% | – |
| 79 | Oklahoma State University-Main CampusOK · Bachelor's | $94,692 n=41 | 97% 1yr | $26,000 | 0.28× | Above +167% | – |
| 80 | Rutgers University-New BrunswickNJ · Bachelor's | $94,382 n=51 | 100% 1yr | $26,855 | 0.28× | Above +136% | – |
| 81 | California State University-East BayCA · Bachelor's | $93,793 n=18 | – | – | – | Above +144% | – |
| 82 | North Carolina A & T State UniversityNC · Bachelor's | $93,183 n=37 | 91% 5yr | $31,000 | 0.33× | Above +172% | Clears 2/2 |
| 83 | Kansas State UniversityKS · Bachelor's | $93,098 n=49 | 96% 1yr | $24,399 | 0.26× | Above +156% | Clears 2/2 |
| 84 | Iowa State UniversityIA · Bachelor's | $92,914 n=157 | 98% 5yr | $23,250 | 0.25× | Above +141% | Clears 2/2 |
| 85 | South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologySD · Bachelor's | $92,815 n=36 | 88% 1yr | $25,000 | 0.27× | Above +152% | – |
| 86 | Clemson UniversitySC · Bachelor's | $92,491 n=115 | 97% 5yr | $24,000 | 0.26× | Above +169% | Clears 2/2 |
| 87 | Mississippi State UniversityMS · Bachelor's | $92,332 n=37 | 91% 5yr | $27,000 | 0.29× | Above +180% | Clears 2/2 |
| 88 | Western Michigan UniversityMI · Bachelor's | $92,306 n=30 | 100% 5yr | $21,940 | 0.24× | Above +163% | Clears 2/2 |
| 89 | University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMN · Bachelor's | $92,241 n=60 | 97% 5yr | $21,500 | 0.23× | Above +131% | Clears 2/2 |
| 90 | Lamar UniversityTX · Bachelor's | $91,806 n=23 | 73% 1yr | $25,000 | 0.27× | Above +157% | – |
| 91 | University of Central FloridaFL · Bachelor's | $91,630 n=40 | 85% 5yr | $23,269 | 0.25× | Above +171% | Clears 2/2 |
| 92 | East Texas A&M UniversityTX · Bachelor's | $91,614 n=20 | 89% 1yr | – | – | Above +156% | – |
| 93 | Texas State UniversityTX · Bachelor's | $90,729 n=65 | 100% 5yr | $24,483 | 0.27× | Above +154% | Clears 2/2 |
| 94 | University of Rhode IslandRI · Bachelor's | $90,399 n=21 | 100% 5yr | $21,000 | 0.23× | Above +115% | Clears 2/2 |
| 95 | Indiana Institute of TechnologyIN · Bachelor's | $90,363 n=24 | 94% 5yr | $31,000 | 0.34× | Above +141% | Clears 2/2 |
| 96 | Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional StudiesIN · Bachelor's | $90,363 n=24 | 94% 5yr | $31,000 | 0.34× | Above +141% | Clears 2/2 |
| 97 | University of South FloridaFL · Bachelor's | $90,040 n=71 | 100% 5yr | $20,521 | 0.23× | Above +167% | Clears 2/2 |
| 98 | Bradley UniversityIL · Bachelor's | $89,362 n=24 | 100% 5yr | $25,685 | 0.29× | Above +137% | Clears 2/2 |
| 99 | University of Wisconsin-PlattevilleWI · Bachelor's | $88,918 n=42 | 98% 5yr | $27,275 | 0.31× | Above +128% | Clears 2/2 |
| 100 | Louisiana Tech UniversityLA · Bachelor's | $88,619 n=21 | 86% 1yr | $30,875 | 0.35× | Above +154% | – |
| 101 | Montana State UniversityMT · Bachelor's | $88,087 n=24 | 95% 1yr | $26,000 | 0.29× | Above +155% | – |
| 102 | Milwaukee School of EngineeringWI · Bachelor's | $87,279 n=34 | 100% 5yr | $27,000 | 0.31× | Above +124% | Clears 2/2 |
| 103 | Youngstown State UniversityOH · Bachelor's | $86,340 n=30 | 97% 1yr | $23,000 | 0.27× | Above +135% | – |
| 104 | Kettering UniversityMI · Bachelor's | $86,265 n=23 | 100% 5yr | $31,000 | 0.36× | Above +146% | Clears 2/2 |
| 105 | University of Illinois ChicagoIL · Bachelor's | $86,202 n=37 | 93% 5yr | $20,341 | 0.24× | Above +129% | Clears 2/2 |
| 106 | University at BuffaloNY · Bachelor's | $86,118 n=55 | 100% 5yr | $20,875 | 0.24× | Above +126% | Clears 2/2 |
| 107 | University of Puerto Rico-MayaguezPR · Master's | $84,345 n=16 | – | – | – | Above +203% | – |
| 108 | North Dakota State University-Main CampusND · Bachelor's | $84,016 n=25 | 94% 5yr | $25,625 | 0.30× | Above +105% | Clears 2/2 |
| 109 | University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeWI · Bachelor's | $82,763 n=25 | 100% 5yr | $18,544 | 0.22× | Above +112% | Clears 2/2 |
| 110 | Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleIL · Bachelor's | $82,744 n=16 | 94% 1yr | – | – | Above +119% | – |
| 111 | Northern Illinois UniversityIL · Bachelor's | $82,584 n=21 | 97% 5yr | $23,750 | 0.29× | Above +119% | Clears 2/2 |
| 112 | The University of Texas at El PasoTX · Bachelor's | $82,391 n=34 | 83% 5yr | $16,104 | 0.20× | Above +130% | Clears 2/2 |
| 113 | Morgan State UniversityMD · Bachelor's | $81,416 n=23 | 77% 1yr | $27,500 | 0.34× | Above +94% | – |
| 114 | University of Puerto Rico-MayaguezPR · Bachelor's | $75,096 n=98 | 92% 5yr | $10,000 | 0.13× | Above +357% | Clears 2/2 |
| 115 | Kent State University at KentOH · Bachelor's | $72,958 n=58 | 93% 5yr | $26,500 | 0.36× | Above +98% | Clears 2/2 |
| 116 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-BayamonPR · Bachelor's | $56,541 n=21 | 89% 5yr | $10,525 | 0.19× | Above +244% | Clears 2/2 |
% > threshold is ED's own share of graduates earning above the federal earnings threshold, taken from the best available measurement window (4-, 5- or 1-year) pooled across all nine College Scorecard Field-of-Study releases; a chip marks any figure not on the 4-year window. Earnings premium compares median earnings four years out to the U.S. Census ACS median for a high-school graduate (undergraduate credentials) or bachelor's-degree holder (graduate credentials) in the institution's state. 2 of 3 yrs flags programs below that benchmark in two of the latest three reported cohort-years, the statutory trigger under the 2025 federal earnings-premium test (effective July 1, 2026). Indicative estimates; the Department of Education's official determination may differ. Figures lag the current year by 2–3 years.
By state, median earnings, 4 yrs out
| State | Median earn 4yr | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $116,641 | 3 |
| Arizona | $113,070 | 3 |
| Connecticut | $111,672 | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | $104,758 | 5 |
| California | $103,993 | 4 |
| Michigan | $102,222 | 7 |
| Massachusetts | $101,554 | 3 |
| New York | $100,428 | 7 |
| Alabama | $99,441 | 3 |
| Ohio | $99,364 | 9 |
| Florida | $97,786 | 6 |
| Iowa | $95,347 | 3 |
| Texas | $94,814 | 9 |
| Indiana | $90,363 | 3 |
| Wisconsin | $88,099 | 4 |
| Illinois | $87,782 | 6 |
| Puerto Rico | $75,096 | 3 |
States with at least 3 reporting Industrial Engineering programs, by median graduate earnings.
Frequently asked
Which colleges have the highest-paying Industrial Engineering programs?
By median earnings four years after completion, the highest-paying Industrial Engineering programs in this dataset are University of Washington-Seattle Campus ($168,188), Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus ($164,427), The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ($150,903). Earnings reflect College Scorecard field-of-study data (2024-25) and vary by credential level and location.
Are Industrial Engineering programs at risk under the federal earnings-premium test?
Indicatively, 0 of the 116 Industrial Engineering programs with both earnings and a state/national benchmark have median graduate earnings below the earnings-premium benchmark used by the 2025 federal test (effective July 1, 2026), under which a program can lose Title IV eligibility if its graduates earn less than a typical worker without the credential for 2 of 3 years. This estimate uses College Scorecard earnings vs U.S. Census ACS medians; the Department of Education's official determination uses its own cohort definition and may differ.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study, 2014–15 through 2022–23 cohorts plus the most-recent snapshot (2024-25); threshold pass-rates pooled across all nine releases. Earnings-premium benchmarks from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS). Compiled by Ibex Insights. See the methodology.