by our College Data Analytics Team
[Ie Industrial Engineering](/majors/engineering/ie-industrial-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their ie industrial engineering graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the early-career earnings of their ie industrial engineering graduates.
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Below are the schools whose ie industrial engineering graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is Ohio State University Main Campus, our #1 for ie industrial engineering graduate salaries in Ohio. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. Ie Industrial Engineering graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of about $105,342 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes Ohio University Main Campus one of the highest-paying schools for ie industrial engineering. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a public institution. Ie Industrial Engineering graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of about $86,815 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in ie industrial engineering will find them at Youngstown State University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public institution. Early-career ie industrial engineering graduates from Youngstown State University make a median of around $69,202 per year.
Kent State University At Kent produces some of the highest-paid graduates in ie industrial engineering, landing the #4 spot this year. Kent State University At Kent is a public school located in the suburb of Kent. Ie Industrial Engineering graduates of Kent State University At Kent earn a median of about $76,477 a year early in their careers.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their ie industrial engineering graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 4 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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