Industrial Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Troy, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $74,787 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 $22,500, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| SUNY Maritime College Throggs Neck | $91,470 | $24,989 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester | $72,764 | $30,677 |
| Binghamton University Vestal | $70,943 | $20,500 |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $63,476 | $20,875 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Industrial Engineering graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute make?
The median salary is $74,787 one year after graduation and $117,724 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.