Industrial Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates in industrial engineering earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Worcester Polytechnic Institute 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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| 27 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $101,990 | $107,537 | #19 | $77,815 |
| 28 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $101,653 | $102,252 | #37 | $78,425 |
| 29 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $101,653 | $102,252 | #38 | $78,425 |
| 30 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $101,554 | $89,429 | #76 | $77,994 |
| 31 | New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ | $101,547 | $89,126 | #77 | $71,329 |
| 32 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $101,380 | $108,701 | #16 | $79,894 |
| 33 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $100,172 | $107,499 | #20 | $81,055 |
Other Majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $134,208 | $93,888 | #50 of 349 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | $111,103 | $85,340 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $109,386 | $89,897 | #34 of 258 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $105,171 | $75,218 | #12 of 59 |
| Chemical Engineering | $100,199 | $78,767 | #52 of 158 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $97,308 | $78,182 | #59 of 318 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $95,430 | $86,193 | #8 of 54 |
| Civil Engineering | $93,417 | $76,419 | #29 of 233 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $93,298 | $72,850 | #6 of 37 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $92,806 | $78,283 | #68 of 118 |
| Architectural Engineering | $85,112 | — | #11 of 16 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $78,719 | — | #32 of 46 |
| Biology | $75,018 | $51,711 | #52 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Worcester Polytechnic Institute industrial engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $77,994 one year after graduating and $101,554 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Worcester Polytechnic Institute rank for industrial engineering?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for industrial engineering graduates, Worcester Polytechnic Institute ranks #30 by median pay four years after graduation, and #76 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is industrial engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for industrial engineering ($98,442), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,254.
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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.