Industrial Engineering at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates in industrial engineering earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Massachusetts-Amherst 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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| 45 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $98,509 | $93,760 | #66 | $74,787 |
| 46 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $98,394 | $110,473 | #14 | $72,397 |
| 47 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $98,266 | $99,908 | #51 | $71,545 |
| 48 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $97,791 | $86,115 | #85 | $70,554 |
| 49 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $97,788 | $99,422 | #53 | $76,390 |
| 50 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $97,732 | $93,355 | #67 | $77,781 |
| 51 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $96,504 | $102,716 | #33 | $76,426 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Amherst industrial engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,554 one year after graduating and $97,791 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Amherst rank for industrial engineering?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for industrial engineering graduates, University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #85 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is industrial engineering at University of Massachusetts-Amherst worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for industrial engineering ($98,442), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,111.
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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.