# University of Massachusetts-Amherst: Industrial Engineering (bachelor's)

Amherst, MA. IPEDS 166629, CIP 14.35. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-amherst/majors/industrial-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $70,554
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $97,791 (U.S. median for this major: $98,028 across 94 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MA: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (3 colleges, $101,554): -$3,763
- Versus the U.S. median: -$237

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $97,791 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,164 | $41,672 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,456 | $42,870 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $12,932 | $53,021 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $18,964 | $77,752 | 1.3 years |
| 110k+ | $30,793 | $126,251 | 2.2 years |

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

## Industrial Engineering at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | $111,430 | $25,000 | $30,915 | 91% |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $101,554 | $26,254 | $43,071 | 90% |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $97,791 | $27,000 | $22,383 | 83% |

## Careers
- Industrial engineer (SOC 17-2112): median wage $104,450 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, $109,420 MA, $102,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.4% by 2035
- Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051): median wage $132,930 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, $148,050 MA, $126,060 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $169,330 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, $201,430 MA, $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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