Industrial Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates compare to all programs nationally
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates earn $73k, placing them in the 41th percentile of all industrial engineering bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Industrial Engineering bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (6 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $73,092 | — | — | — |
| Northwestern University | $89,811 | $107,105 | $17,912 | 0.20 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $78,313 | $95,066 | $22,330 | 0.29 |
| Northern Illinois University | $72,112 | $76,872 | $23,750 | 0.33 |
| Bradley University | $68,166 | $82,984 | $25,788 | 0.38 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $57,281 | $74,149 | $22,247 | 0.39 |
| National Median | $74,709 | — | $24,889 | 0.33 |
Other Industrial Engineering Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Evanston | $65,997 | $89,811 | $17,912 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $16,004 | $78,313 | $22,330 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $12,700 | $72,112 | $23,750 |
| Bradley University Peoria | $39,680 | $68,166 | $25,788 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $14,338 | $57,281 | $22,247 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, approximately 32% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.