Industrial Engineering at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · Master's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates in industrial engineering earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How New Mexico State University-Main Campus Compares for Industrial Engineering
All 18 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 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $168,188 | $154,697 | #3 | $132,568 |
| 2 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $164,427 | $170,215 | #1 | — |
| 3 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $150,903 | $164,845 | #2 | $109,778 |
| 4 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $139,590 | $146,832 | #5 | $114,122 |
| 5 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $136,058 | $150,867 | #4 | $128,988 |
| 6 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $130,693 | $137,801 | #6 | $100,452 |
| 7 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $125,414 | $127,509 | #9 | $99,078 |
| 8 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $120,033 | $122,075 | #11 | — |
| 9 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $118,191 | $125,799 | #10 | $92,990 |
| 10 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $117,338 | $106,847 | #16 | — |
| 11 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $113,866 | $129,248 | #8 | — |
| 12 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $113,691 | $131,636 | #7 | — |
| 13 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $113,070 | $116,181 | #14 | — |
| 14 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $113,070 | $116,181 | #15 | — |
| 15 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $112,213 | $118,316 | #12 | — |
Other Majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $92,605 | $79,413 | #453 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $82,631 | $59,756 | #283 of 349 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $71,678 | $62,493 | #197 of 453 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $68,419 | $61,133 | #73 of 280 |
| Public Health | $63,538 | $54,327 | #180 of 201 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | $60,227 | $54,079 | — |
| Social Work | $58,551 | $49,755 | #218 of 279 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $54,059 | $45,811 | #168 of 190 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | $47,495 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | $47,420 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New Mexico State University-Main Campus industrial engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $113,691 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New Mexico State University-Main Campus rank for industrial engineering?
Among 18 colleges reporting earnings for industrial engineering graduates, New Mexico State University-Main Campus ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is industrial engineering at New Mexico State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for industrial engineering ($119,184).
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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.