Industrial Engineering

Master's degree · New Mexico State University-Main Campus · Las Cruces, NM

CIP 14.35

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$113,691Median earnings 4 years after

$99,578Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

31Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Industrial Engineering at New Mexico State University-Main Campus earn a median of $90,002. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $119,184 four years after graduating (middle half: $96,708–$151,168).

Other programs at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

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Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$63,674
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$62,813
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree$62,493
Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree$61,133
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralBachelor's degree$60,250
Curriculum and InstructionDoctoral degree$60,244
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$60,212
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$59,756
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$56,196
Public HealthMaster's degree$54,327
Family and Consumer Economics and Related StudiesMaster's degree$54,079
Social WorkMaster's degree$49,755
Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree$48,868
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree$47,495

Frequently asked questions

How much do Industrial Engineering graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $90,002 and $99,578 after five years.

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