# Indiana Institute of Technology: Industrial Engineering (bachelor's)

Fort Wayne, IN. IPEDS 151290, CIP 14.35. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-institute-of-technology/majors/industrial-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $77,456
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $90,363 (U.S. median for this major: $98,028 across 94 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $32,750 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in IN: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (3 colleges, $90,363): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,665

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.49 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $90,363 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,524 | $87,663 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $17,194 | $77,201 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $21,077 | $94,636 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $27,042 | $121,419 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $27,828 | $124,948 | 2.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Industrial Engineering at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | $107,031 | $19,427 | $14,600 | 83% |
| Indiana Institute of Technology | $90,363 | $32,750 | $23,206 | 48% |

## Careers
- Industrial engineer (SOC 17-2112): median wage $91,000 Fort Wayne, IN, $97,480 IN, $102,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.4% by 2035
- Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051): median wage $105,680 Fort Wayne, IN, $121,500 IN, $126,060 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $134,010 Fort Wayne, IN, $155,810 IN, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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