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Best Industrial Engineering Schools in Michigan

Michigan has 5 colleges offering Industrial Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 209 recent graduates. Graduates in Michigan earn $73,496 on average within two years — 10% above the national average of $67,098, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

5
Schools in MI
$73,496
MI Avg. Earnings
$67,098
National Avg.
100
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Industrial Engineering in Michigan

Public Schools (4)
$74,658
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$70,009
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Michigan produce comparable or higher early earnings for Industrial Engineering graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Industrial Engineering Schools in Michigan, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor logo

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI · Public

$77,235
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $75,644
Graduates: 166
Acceptance: 17.9%
#2
Oakland University logo

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI · Public

N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $71,468
Graduates: 18
Acceptance: 70.2%
#3
Wayne State University logo

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI · Public

$77,401
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 82.0%
#4
Western Michigan University logo

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI · Public

$69,338
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $69,454
Graduates: 25
Acceptance: 84.7%
#5
Kettering University logo

Kettering University

Flint, MI · Private

$70,009
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 79.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Industrial Engineering in Michigan?
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ranks #1 for Industrial Engineering in Michigan with median graduate earnings of $77,235 within two years of graduation. There are 5 schools offering Industrial Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Industrial Engineering graduates earn in Michigan?
Industrial Engineering graduates in Michigan earn an average of $73,496 within two years of graduation. This is 10% above the national average of $67,098 for this major.
What is the hardest Industrial Engineering school to get into in Michigan?
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is the most selective Industrial Engineering program in Michigan with an acceptance rate of 17.9%. The average acceptance rate across Industrial Engineering programs in the state is 66.8%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Industrial Engineering in Michigan?
In Michigan, private Industrial Engineering programs produce average earnings of $70,009 vs $74,658 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 4 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Michigan

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $78,199 Computer Engineering $77,621 Chemical Engineering $73,272 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $72,128 Materials Engineering $71,516 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians $70,187 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians $69,677 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $68,341
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.