Industrial Engineering at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 117 graduates a year
North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates in industrial engineering earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Carolina State University at Raleigh 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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| 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 |
| 34 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $99,441 | $112,874 | #12 | $71,063 |
| 35 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $99,364 | $106,036 | #25 | $70,199 |
| 36 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $99,364 | $106,036 | #26 | $70,199 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina State University at Raleigh industrial engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $81,055 one year after graduating and $100,172 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Carolina State University at Raleigh rank for industrial engineering?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for industrial engineering graduates, North Carolina State University at Raleigh ranks #33 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is industrial engineering at North Carolina State University at Raleigh worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for industrial engineering ($98,442), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,096.
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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.