Industrial Engineering at Iowa State University
Ames, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 102 graduates a year
Iowa State University graduates in industrial engineering earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Iowa State University Compares for Industrial Engineering
All 94 colleges reporting industrial 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 | $138,720 | $136,291 | #1 | $89,811 |
| 2 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $128,003 | $132,509 | #2 | $87,826 |
| 3 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $121,498 | $123,565 | #4 | $81,142 |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $117,930 | $124,343 | #3 | $86,476 |
| 5 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $116,641 | $106,212 | #24 | $82,437 |
| 6 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $112,797 | $102,638 | #34 | $87,226 |
| 7 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $112,150 | $102,049 | #39 | $87,807 |
| 8 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $111,672 | $100,540 | #42 | $77,692 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $111,672 | $100,540 | #43 | $77,692 |
| 10 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $111,672 | $100,540 | #44 | $77,692 |
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| 62 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $93,793 | $85,345 | #86 | — |
| 63 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $93,183 | $99,999 | #50 | $83,427 |
| 64 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $93,098 | $96,651 | #62 | $77,724 |
| 65 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $92,914 | $97,734 | #55 | $74,310 |
| 66 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD | $92,815 | $99,906 | #52 | $70,216 |
| 67 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $92,491 | $102,558 | #36 | $74,709 |
| 68 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $92,332 | $112,027 | #13 | $70,703 |
Other Industrial Engineering Credentials at Iowa State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $114,122 | $139,590 | — |
Other Majors at Iowa State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Iowa State University industrial engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,310 one year after graduating and $92,914 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Iowa State University rank for industrial engineering?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for industrial engineering graduates, Iowa State University ranks #65 by median pay four years after graduation, and #55 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is industrial engineering at Iowa State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for industrial engineering ($98,442), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
← All data for Iowa State University · Methodology
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.