Career Opportunities

The IME programs at NDSU can open the door to various opportunities, whether you're starting your professional career in a wide range of industries or seeking advanced degrees at NDSU or another university. As a graduate of IME, you will have the opportunity to design systems and processes that enhance the quality and productivity of an organization's operations. You will employ a strong foundation in engineering and management skills to effectively integrate people and resources, creating positive change. Quite simply, you'll design and implement the most efficient ways to get work done.

Graduates of the IME programs are highly sought after in industries such as health care, manufacturing, consulting, food and beverage, transportation and distribution, and information systems. Recent IME graduates command top-tier starting salaries among engineering disciplines.

For more information on career opportunities for NDSU graduates, please visit the NDSU Career Center.

Salary History for Industrial Engineering Graduates

Many people have a tough time finding a job right out of college. However, career opportunities tend to be plentiful for industrial engineering majors. The national average salary for an industrial engineering major graduate in the United States is $79,503 per year or $38.22 per hour. While the top 10 percent make over $126,000 per year, the bottom 10 percent make under $50,000. Employers that have the highest concentration of job opportunities for industrial engineering majors are technology companies and professional companies. The top 5 states when it comes to salaries for industrial engineering major graduates are California, Washington, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Oregon. [Information sited from Zippia.com as of 6/25/2024]

For more information regarding job opportunities and salaries for IE majors, click on: https://www.ndsu.edu/ime/current_students/career_opportunities/

Salary History for Manufacturing Engineering Graduates

The national average salary for a manufacturing engineering major graduate in the United States is $86,102 per year or $41.40 per hour. While the top 10 percent make over $129,000 per year, the bottom 10 percent make under $57,000. Manufacturing companies and professional companies have the most job opportunities for manufacturing engineering majors. California, Washington, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New Mexico are some of the states with the best salaries for manufacturing engineering major graduates in the US. [Information sited from Zippia.com as of 6/25/2024]

For more information regarding job opportunities and salaries for MfgE majors, click on:
https://www.zippia.com/manufacturing-engineering-major/