U.S. median for this major: $98,028.
College Scorecard field of study; 23 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 37% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,413. College Scorecard.
Morgan State University Industrial Engineering: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Maryland colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Industrial Engineering nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Morgan State University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,585 | $44,570 | 1.0 years |
| $30–48k | $13,420 | $62,403 | 1.4 years |
| $48–75k | $16,147 | $75,084 | 1.7 years |
| $75–110k | $19,981 | $92,912 | 2.1 years |
| $110k+ | $21,323 | $99,152 | 2.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.7 years, the average time graduates took (22% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Industrial Engineering graduates 4 years after graduating ($81,416) minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $44,685 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Careers for Industrial Engineering graduates
Industrial engineer
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +12.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Industrial Production Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +2.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Morgan State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Morgan State University
- Acceptance rate: 82% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 41% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $50,698
- Full cost breakdown · all 49 majors · overview
Related majors at Morgan State University
- Electrical Engineering$98,640
- Civil Engineering$88,870
Morgan State University Industrial Engineering questions
How much do Morgan State University Industrial Engineering graduates earn?
Industrial Engineering graduates of Morgan State University earn a median $81,416 four years after graduating and $74,047 one year after. The U.S. median for Industrial Engineering graduates across 94 colleges is $98,028.
How much debt do Morgan State University Industrial Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Industrial Engineering graduates of Morgan State University is $30,500, about 37% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Where does Morgan State University rank for Industrial Engineering in Maryland?
Of 1 Maryland colleges reporting Industrial Engineering graduate earnings, Morgan State University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Industrial Engineering graduates get?
A common career is industrial engineer, with a median wage of $119,990 in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area and $102,440 nationally. Others include industrial production managers and architectural and engineering managers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Morgan State University Industrial Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/morgan-state-university/majors/industrial-engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).