# Oakland University: Industrial Engineering (bachelor's)

Rochester Hills, MI. IPEDS 171571, CIP 14.35. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oakland-university/majors/industrial-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $77,169
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $102,222 (U.S. median for this major: $98,028 across 94 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,750 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MI: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (5 colleges, $101,990): +$232
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,194

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $102,222 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,422 | $19,987 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,560 | $20,611 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $6,711 | $30,334 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $11,874 | $53,670 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $19,217 | $86,861 | 1.3 years |

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

## Industrial Engineering at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $117,930 | $20,306 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Oakland University | $102,222 | $29,750 | $9,120 | 58% |
| Wayne State University | $101,990 | $24,340 | $12,766 | 58% |
| Western Michigan University | $92,306 | not reported | $15,273 | 58% |
| Kettering University | $86,265 | not reported | $34,660 | 71% |

## Careers
- Industrial engineer (SOC 17-2112): median wage $104,110 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $101,680 MI, $102,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.4% by 2035
- Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051): median wage $126,200 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $120,660 MI, $126,060 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $168,550 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $166,930 MI, $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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