Industrial Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 138 graduates a year
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates in industrial engineering earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 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 |
Other Industrial Engineering Credentials at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,452 | $130,693 | — |
Other Majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Michigan-Ann Arbor industrial engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $86,476 one year after graduating and $117,930 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Michigan-Ann Arbor rank for industrial engineering?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for industrial engineering graduates, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is industrial engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for industrial engineering ($98,442), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,750.
← All data for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · 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.