Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree · North Dakota State University-Main Campus · Fargo, ND

CIP 14.35

$68,873Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$84,016Median earnings 4 years after

$85,379Median earnings 5 years after

$25,625Median federal debt

15Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering at North Dakota State University-Main Campus earn a median of $68,873 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 $25,625, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Industrial Engineering graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $68,873 one year after graduation and $85,379 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,625.

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