Industrial Engineering at Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Oregon State University graduates in industrial engineering earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oregon 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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| 25 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $102,439 | $105,258 | #32 | $77,850 |
| 26 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $102,222 | $107,781 | #18 | $77,169 |
| 27 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $101,990 | $107,537 | #19 | $77,815 |
| 28 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $101,653 | $102,252 | #37 | $78,425 |
| 29 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $101,653 | $102,252 | #38 | $78,425 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Oregon State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $121,405 | $85,376 | #74 of 349 |
| Construction Engineering | $105,964 | $80,936 | #3 of 13 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $105,359 | $77,636 | #58 of 258 |
| Physics | $103,167 | $48,169 | #5 of 107 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $100,182 | $48,134 | #29 of 118 |
| Engineering | $94,278 | $71,549 | #9 of 19 |
| Nuclear Engineering | $94,105 | $69,657 | #9 of 12 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,740 | $68,686 | #112 of 318 |
| Chemical Engineering | $92,741 | $71,618 | #110 of 158 |
| Civil Engineering | $89,822 | $70,635 | #57 of 233 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $88,149 | $63,000 | #60 of 166 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $87,699 | $68,223 | #6 of 46 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $85,369 | $72,154 | #11 of 15 |
| Agricultural Engineering | $81,691 | $54,095 | #19 of 26 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $78,427 | $52,156 | #214 of 452 |
| Chemistry | $78,417 | $41,779 | #26 of 209 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,219 | $53,694 | #349 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,660 | $47,555 | #263 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $73,205 | $45,015 | #142 of 516 |
| Mathematics | $72,318 | $45,204 | #136 of 309 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $72,311 | $52,031 | #16 of 77 |
| Forest Engineering | $72,107 | $51,279 | — |
| Economics | $70,436 | $45,708 | #267 of 368 |
| Food Science and Technology | $63,531 | $43,923 | #24 of 29 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,354 | $39,157 | #249 of 565 |
| Public Health | $62,633 | $40,682 | #65 of 215 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $61,096 | $40,737 | #144 of 660 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $60,434 | $35,614 | #77 of 299 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $59,184 | $23,086 | #16 of 50 |
| Plant Sciences | $57,950 | $38,397 | #19 of 44 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oregon State University industrial engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $78,425 one year after graduating and $101,653 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oregon State University rank for industrial engineering?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for industrial engineering graduates, Oregon State University ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #37 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is industrial engineering at Oregon State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for industrial engineering ($98,442), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,899.
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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.