Industrial Engineering at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$76,872
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$76,872
Industrial Engineering
National Average
$79,832
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,527
All programs at Northern Illinois University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
23
Completers (IPEDS)
129
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$23,750
Median Debt
0.31
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$198/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$76,872
Median Earnings
Industrial Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | $114,688 | $17,704 |
| SUNY Maritime College | $110,403 | $24,989 |
| Northwestern University | $107,105 | $18,000 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $103,886 | $19,691 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $101,070 | $19,791 |
| Lehigh University | $99,291 | $23,834 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $98,602 | $22,500 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $96,163 | $30,677 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $95,405 | $21,000 |
| Northeastern University | $95,290 | $25,000 |
Other Programs at Northern Illinois University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $143,908 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $111,286 | $32,950 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $104,614 | $44,065 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,635 | — |
| Computer Science | $85,110 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $84,913 | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $84,362 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,321 | $20,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $79,921 | $22,500 |
| Computer Science | $79,236 | $21,004 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.