Manufacturing Engineering at Northwestern University
Evanston, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Northwestern University graduates in manufacturing engineering earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Northwestern University Compares for Manufacturing Engineering
All 15 colleges reporting manufacturing engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $97,819 | $96,107 | #2 | — |
| 2 | National University San Diego, CA | $97,525 | $88,741 | #5 | — |
| 3 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $95,416 | $100,605 | #1 | $76,754 |
| 4 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $93,042 | $84,662 | #13 | $79,549 |
| 5 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $92,122 | $87,310 | #7 | $69,520 |
| 6 | Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN | $90,176 | $86,137 | #9 | $77,857 |
| 7 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $88,995 | $90,482 | #4 | $68,886 |
| 8 | Bradley University Peoria, IL | $88,690 | $87,137 | #8 | $67,488 |
| 9 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $87,431 | $90,976 | #3 | $72,830 |
| 10 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $85,911 | $88,275 | #6 | $74,119 |
Other Majors at Northwestern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $163,740 | $102,998 | #1 of 148 |
| Computer Science | $155,106 | $99,981 | #28 of 349 |
| Applied Mathematics | $148,740 | $94,684 | #4 of 45 |
| Industrial Engineering | $138,720 | $89,811 | #1 of 94 |
| Economics | $126,006 | $84,932 | #21 of 368 |
| Statistics | $122,682 | $77,917 | #7 of 50 |
| Chemical Engineering | $111,040 | $80,709 | #12 of 158 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $108,498 | $82,255 | #2 of 187 |
| Mathematics | $107,072 | $79,530 | #19 of 309 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $102,994 | $68,592 | #19 of 118 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $98,277 | $75,253 | #49 of 318 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $93,541 | $52,210 | #2 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $93,180 | — | #7 of 476 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $84,712 | $61,009 | #1 of 24 |
| Journalism | $80,258 | $50,426 | #3 of 187 |
| History | $78,966 | $50,161 | #13 of 459 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $78,752 | $48,558 | #9 of 34 |
| Sociology | $75,267 | $38,402 | #8 of 462 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $74,477 | $58,326 | #30 of 118 |
| Psychology | $73,646 | $44,088 | #14 of 1027 |
| Political Science and Government | $73,231 | $54,737 | #89 of 565 |
| Biology | $71,181 | — | #82 of 841 |
| Psychology | $62,905 | $36,890 | #3 of 9 |
| English Language and Literature | $62,147 | $31,748 | #39 of 576 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $59,372 | $39,012 | #15 of 103 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $54,279 | $35,334 | #56 of 67 |
| Music | $53,875 | $34,823 | #37 of 268 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $51,471 | $24,611 | #65 of 158 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $49,316 | $19,245 | #17 of 255 |
| Public Health | — | $39,956 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern University manufacturing engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $97,819 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern University rank for manufacturing engineering?
Among 15 colleges reporting earnings for manufacturing engineering graduates, Northwestern University ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is manufacturing engineering at Northwestern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for manufacturing engineering ($88,451).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.