Industrial Engineering at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Ohio University-Lancaster's industrial engineering program starts graduates at $70,199—about $4,500 below the national median but right at Ohio's state median. For in-state students, that positioning matters more than the national comparison. Among Ohio's nine industrial engineering programs, this ranks in the 60th percentile, performing better than several regional campuses while trailing Ohio State's $80,876 by about $10,000. The $27,000 debt load (24th percentile nationally) is quite manageable, creating a 0.38 debt-to-earnings ratio that's well within safe territory for engineering degrees.

The modest 6% earnings growth to $74,580 by year four suggests this program may serve a different industrial base than flagship programs—likely smaller manufacturers or regional operations rather than major automotive or aerospace employers. However, the extremely small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift significantly with just a few data points. The low Pell Grant percentage (9%) also suggests this regional campus serves a different student population than typical public universities.

For Ohio families seeking an affordable industrial engineering degree, the math works: reasonable debt, solid starting pay, and earnings that match the state median. Just recognize you're looking at limited data from a small program, and the career trajectory appears more stable than aggressive compared to larger engineering schools.