Industrial Engineering at Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Milwaukee School of Engineering graduates in industrial engineering earn 11% 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 Milwaukee School of Engineering 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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| 80 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $88,918 | $92,523 | #70 | $76,952 |
| 81 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $88,619 | $102,583 | #35 | $65,739 |
| 82 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $88,087 | $96,221 | #64 | $64,082 |
| 83 | Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI | $87,279 | $90,818 | #74 | $71,112 |
| 84 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $86,340 | $92,138 | #72 | $69,202 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Milwaukee School of Engineering by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $103,360 | $78,333 | #105 of 189 |
| Construction Management | $95,147 | $79,353 | #24 of 57 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $93,229 | $70,090 | #65 of 118 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $93,201 | $74,901 | #216 of 258 |
| Civil Engineering | $92,809 | $72,940 | #33 of 233 |
| Architectural Engineering | $88,756 | — | #8 of 16 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $86,550 | $60,187 | #70 of 1176 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $85,791 | $68,976 | #280 of 318 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,822 | $73,835 | #618 of 966 |
| Chemical Engineering | $81,935 | $55,333 | #155 of 158 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Milwaukee School of Engineering industrial engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,112 one year after graduating and $87,279 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Milwaukee School of Engineering rank for industrial engineering?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for industrial engineering graduates, Milwaukee School of Engineering ranks #83 by median pay four years after graduation, and #74 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is industrial engineering at Milwaukee School of Engineering worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for industrial engineering ($98,442), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.