Industrial Engineering at Montana State University
Bozeman, MT · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Montana State University graduates in industrial engineering earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Montana State 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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| 79 | Bradley University Peoria, IL | $89,362 | $87,798 | #80 | $68,166 |
| 80 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $88,918 | $92,523 | #70 | $76,952 |
| 81 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $88,619 | $102,583 | #35 | $65,739 |
| 82 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $88,087 | $96,221 | #64 | $64,082 |
| 83 | Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI | $87,279 | $90,818 | #74 | $71,112 |
| 84 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $86,340 | $92,138 | #72 | $69,202 |
| 85 | Kettering University Flint, MI | $86,265 | $90,956 | #73 | $85,105 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Montana State University industrial engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,082 one year after graduating and $88,087 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Montana State University rank for industrial engineering?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for industrial engineering graduates, Montana State University ranks #82 by median pay four years after graduation, and #64 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is industrial engineering at Montana State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for industrial engineering ($98,442), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.