Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 66 graduates a year
Northeastern University graduates in industrial engineering earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northeastern 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 |
| 11 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $111,672 | $100,540 | #45 | $77,692 |
| 12 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $111,672 | $100,540 | #46 | $77,692 |
| 13 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $111,430 | $98,126 | #54 | $77,066 |
| 14 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $110,711 | $115,200 | #9 | $80,435 |
| 15 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $109,575 | $100,786 | #41 | $75,473 |
| 16 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $107,093 | $116,988 | #7 | $73,822 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northeastern University industrial engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $77,066 one year after graduating and $111,430 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northeastern University rank for industrial engineering?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for industrial engineering graduates, Northeastern University ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #54 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is industrial engineering at Northeastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for industrial engineering ($98,442), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.