Industrial Engineering at University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
University of Rhode Island graduates in industrial engineering earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Rhode Island 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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| 72 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $91,630 | $97,528 | #57 | $70,194 |
| 73 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $91,614 | $93,145 | #69 | $63,269 |
| 74 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $90,729 | $92,245 | #71 | $61,718 |
| 75 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $90,399 | $89,034 | #78 | — |
| 76 | Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN | $90,363 | $96,943 | #60 | $77,456 |
| 77 | Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies Fort Wayne, IN | $90,363 | $96,943 | #61 | $77,456 |
| 78 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $90,040 | $95,836 | #65 | $69,672 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Rhode Island industrial engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $90,399 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Rhode Island rank for industrial engineering?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for industrial engineering graduates, University of Rhode Island ranks #75 by median pay four years after graduation, and #78 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is industrial engineering at University of Rhode Island worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for industrial engineering ($98,442).
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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.