Industrial Engineering at University of Connecticut-Avery Point

UConn Avery Point's industrial engineering program produces graduates who immediately earn above the national median for the field, with first-year salaries of $77,692—placing them in the 74th percentile nationally. The debt load of $24,889 translates to a healthy 0.32 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates owe less than four months of their first year's salary. This is textbook sustainable debt for an engineering degree.

Within Connecticut, though, the picture levels out. All UConn campuses report identical outcomes for this program, suggesting the same curriculum and job market regardless of which campus you attend. The 60th percentile state ranking simply reflects Connecticut's strong engineering market overall—these graduates still clear nearly $78,000 right out of college. For context, that's about $3,000 more than the typical industrial engineering graduate nationwide.

The 87% admission rate makes this an accessible path to strong engineering outcomes. Parents should recognize they're paying for UConn's engineering reputation at a regional campus price point, with graduates landing squarely in the upper quartile nationally. The moderate sample size means these numbers represent real outcomes, not statistical noise. For families seeking a practical engineering degree without overwhelming debt, this delivers exactly what it promises.