Industrial Engineering at Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Western Michigan University graduates in industrial engineering earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Western Michigan 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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| 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 |
| 69 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $92,306 | $97,326 | #59 | $74,670 |
| 70 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $92,241 | $88,110 | #79 | $73,777 |
| 71 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $91,806 | $93,340 | #68 | $62,053 |
| 72 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $91,630 | $97,528 | #57 | $70,194 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Michigan University industrial engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,670 one year after graduating and $92,306 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Michigan University rank for industrial engineering?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for industrial engineering graduates, Western Michigan University ranks #69 by median pay four years after graduation, and #59 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is industrial engineering at Western Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for industrial engineering ($98,442).
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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.