Industrial Engineering at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo, ND · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
North Dakota State University-Main Campus graduates in industrial engineering earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Dakota State University-Main Campus 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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| 85 | Kettering University Flint, MI | $86,265 | $90,956 | #73 | $85,105 |
| 86 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $86,202 | $84,693 | #87 | $57,281 |
| 87 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $86,118 | $81,966 | #90 | $63,476 |
| 88 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $84,016 | $87,043 | #82 | $68,873 |
| 89 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $82,763 | $86,119 | #84 | $68,673 |
| 90 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $82,744 | $81,295 | #91 | $73,092 |
| 91 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $82,584 | $81,138 | #92 | $72,112 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Dakota State University-Main Campus industrial engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,873 one year after graduating and $84,016 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Dakota State University-Main Campus rank for industrial engineering?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for industrial engineering graduates, North Dakota State University-Main Campus ranks #88 by median pay four years after graduation, and #82 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is industrial engineering at North Dakota State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for industrial engineering ($98,442), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,625.
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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.