Manufacturing Engineering
What graduates really earn, where the degree pays off most, and whether the numbers add up for you.
Earnings Range (4 Years After Graduation)
Best Schools for Manufacturing Engineering by Earnings
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern University IL · Private | $97,819 |
| 2 | National University CA · Private | $97,525 |
| 3 | Grand Valley State University MI · Public | $95,416 |
| 4 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona CA · Public | $93,042 |
| 5 | Brigham Young University UT · Private | $92,122 |
| 6 | Texas State University TX · Public | $88,995 |
| 7 | Bradley University IL · Private | $88,690 |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-Stout WI · Public | $87,431 |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion AZ · Public | $85,911 |
| 10 | Oregon State University OR · Public | $85,369 |
| 11 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus OR · Public | $85,369 |
| 12 | Western Washington University WA · Public | $85,314 |
| 13 | Ferris State University MI · Public | $80,996 |
| 14 | Robert Morris University PA · Private | $74,446 |
Is Manufacturing Engineering Worth It?
The Numbers Support This Major
If you're weighing Manufacturing Engineering, the money case is about as strong as it gets. Graduates average $75,255 four years out, well above the typical major, so the degree tends to pay for itself fast. The harder question here isn't whether it's worth it - it's where you study it.
This is a more specialized field, offered at 15 schools in our data. Fewer options means less room to optimize on cost, so weigh each aid offer closely.
The top earner here is Northwestern University, where graduates pull $97,819 four years out. But an average hides a wide spread - where you go, and what you do with the degree, matter as much as the major itself.
Earnings data represents median earnings 4 years after graduation for graduates of bachelor's programs, as reported by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Individual outcomes vary significantly based on career path, location, and other factors.