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Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering

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Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering.

Entry Level Salary
$72,990
Median Salary
$121,455
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
22.6%
Working non-college jobs

Earnings Trajectory

Lifetime: $4,858,200
Entry (Early)
$72,990
Median (Prime)
$121,455
High (Prime)
$123,262

ROI Sensitivity Analysis
Assuming 4 Years to Graduation

This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.

Lifetime Value Added (NPV)

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
+189k
+579k
+594k
$25k / yr
+99k
+489k
+504k
$50k / yr
+9k
+399k
+414k

Break-even Age

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
28
24
24
$25k / yr
38
27
27
$50k / yr
60
30
30

Return on Investment %

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
91%
450%
463%
$50k / yr
4%
184%
190%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).

These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →

Education Impact

Advanced Degree Rate39.1%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.

Top Professions

Management occupations

9.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$102,022
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$144,531|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%

Industrial engineers, including health and safety

7.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$81,100
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$95,732|$102,670
openings
24,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +12%

Engineers, All Other

4.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$80,292
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$111,472|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A

Management analysts

3.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$91,527
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$115,857|$101,860
openings
94,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.1%

Top executives

3.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$82,350
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$231,713|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%

Project management specialists

3.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$76,174
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$121,455|$102,320
openings
76,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.7%

Software developers

2.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$92,685
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$130,000|$135,980
openings
95,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.2%

General and operations managers

2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$64,311
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$147,000|$105,770
openings
285,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%

Mechanical engineers

2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$76,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$106,588|$104,110
openings
17,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +11.2%

Industrial production managers

2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$85,747
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$135,552|$126,060
openings
17,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +2.6%

About this Data:

  • Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
  • Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
  • Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).

Program Variants & Earnings Ranges

Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.

Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.

Program TitleCredential Level# CollegesMedian Earnings Range
industrial engineering.Undergrad Certificate1$99,370 - $99,370
industrial engineering.Bachelor's Degree120$56,541 - $138,720
industrial engineering.Master's Degree81$84,345 - $168,188
industrial engineering.Doctoral Degree32Data N/A
manufacturing engineering.Bachelor's Degree28$72,514 - $108,502
manufacturing engineering.Master's Degree32$114,649 - $141,296