Industrial Engineering at Lamar University
Beaumont, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Lamar University graduates in industrial engineering earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lamar 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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| 68 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $92,332 | $112,027 | #13 | $70,703 |
| 69 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $92,306 | $97,326 | #59 | $74,670 |
| 70 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $92,241 | $88,110 | #79 | $73,777 |
| 71 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $91,806 | $93,340 | #68 | $62,053 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lamar University industrial engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,053 one year after graduating and $91,806 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lamar University rank for industrial engineering?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for industrial engineering graduates, Lamar University ranks #71 by median pay four years after graduation, and #68 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is industrial engineering at Lamar University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for industrial engineering ($98,442), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.