# Northern Illinois University: Industrial Engineering (bachelor's)

Dekalb, IL. IPEDS 147703, CIP 14.35. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northern-illinois-university/majors/industrial-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $72,112
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $82,584 (U.S. median for this major: $98,028 across 94 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,750 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in IL: 6 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (6 colleges, $87,782): -$5,198
- Versus the U.S. median: -$15,444

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $82,584 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,126 | $44,453 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $9,854 | $43,259 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $12,797 | $56,179 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $17,612 | $77,317 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $21,834 | $95,851 | 2.0 years |

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

## Industrial Engineering at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | $138,720 | $17,912 | $29,167 | 95% |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $103,143 | $22,330 | $14,355 | 85% |
| Bradley University | $89,362 | $25,788 | $22,719 | 76% |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $86,202 | $22,247 | $10,974 | 62% |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $82,744 | not reported | $14,889 | 57% |
| Northern Illinois University | $82,584 | $23,750 | $13,391 | 49% |

## Careers
- Industrial engineer (SOC 17-2112): median wage $101,760 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $100,540 IL, $102,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.4% by 2035
- Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051): median wage $129,840 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $127,270 IL, $126,060 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $163,430 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $163,610 IL, $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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