Program Analysis
At $77,066/yr, Industrial Engineering graduates from Northeastern University land near the $73,874 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 3.7x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.
AI risk is moderate — 43% task exposure — and the 17% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $25,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #66 out of 93 programs, Northeastern University's financial outcomes for Industrial Engineering trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $77,066 to $110,414 shows 43% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.