# University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus: Industrial Engineering (bachelor's)

Waterbury, CT. IPEDS 436818, CIP 14.35. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-connecticut-waterbury-campus/majors/industrial-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $77,692
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $111,672 (U.S. median for this major: $98,028 across 94 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,889 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in CT: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (5 colleges, $111,672): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$13,644

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $111,672 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,604 | $24,489 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $5,463 | $23,873 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $11,490 | $50,211 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $15,621 | $68,264 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $20,538 | $89,751 | 1.2 years |

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

## Industrial Engineering at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | $111,672 | $24,889 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $111,672 | $24,889 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $111,672 | $24,889 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $111,672 | $24,889 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $111,672 | $24,889 | $16,403 | 65% |

## Careers
- Industrial engineer (SOC 17-2112): median wage $99,500 Waterbury-Shelton, CT, $104,160 CT, $102,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.4% by 2035
- Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051): median wage $118,180 Waterbury-Shelton, CT, $134,780 CT, $126,060 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $166,430 Waterbury-Shelton, CT, $175,490 CT, $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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