Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, MS

CIP 14.35

$70,703Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$92,332Median earnings 4 years after

$89,777Median earnings 5 years after

$27,000Median federal debt

71Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering at Mississippi State University earn a median of $70,703 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 $27,000, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Industrial Engineering graduates from Mississippi State University make?

The median salary is $70,703 one year after graduation and $89,777 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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