Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Houston · Houston, TX

CIP 14.35

$76,147Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$94,814Median earnings 4 years after
$100,544Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
38Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering at University of Houston earn a median of $76,147 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 $20,500, about 27% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington
$76,390$18,359
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station
$74,529$18,749
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
$71,545$28,500
East Texas A&M University
Commerce
$63,269—
Lamar University
Beaumont
$62,053$25,000
Texas State University
San Marcos
$61,718$24,483
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso
$45,467$16,104

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Industrial Engineering graduates from University of Houston make?

The median salary is $76,147 one year after graduation and $100,544 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

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