Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL

CIP 14.35

$57,281Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$86,202Median earnings 4 years after
$88,853Median earnings 5 years after
$20,341Median federal debt
23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering at University of Illinois Chicago earn a median of $57,281 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $98,442 four years after graduating (middle half: $81,158–$121,691). Median debt is $20,341, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Northwestern University
Evanston
$89,811$18,000
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$78,313$21,299
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville
$73,092—
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb
$72,112$23,750
Bradley University
Peoria
$68,166$25,685

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Industrial Engineering graduates from University of Illinois Chicago make?

The median salary is $57,281 one year after graduation and $88,853 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,341.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.