Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Kent State University at Kent · Kent, OH

CIP 14.35

$56,274Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$72,958Median earnings 4 years after
$76,477Median earnings 5 years after
$26,500Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering at Kent State University at Kent earn a median of $56,274 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 $26,500, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus
$80,876$21,000
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
Zanesville
$70,199$27,000
Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens
$70,199$27,000
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
Lancaster
$70,199$27,000
Ohio University-Southern Campus
Ironton
$70,199$27,000
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
Chillicothe
$70,199$27,000
Ohio University-Eastern Campus
Saint Clairsville
$70,199$27,000
Youngstown State University
Youngstown
$69,202$23,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Industrial Engineering graduates from Kent State University at Kent make?

The median salary is $56,274 one year after graduation and $76,477 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,500.

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