Best Manufacturing Engineering Schools in Illinois
Illinois has 2 colleges offering Manufacturing Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 47 recent graduates. Graduates earn $69,897 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $67,653.
2
Schools in IL
$69,897
IL Avg. Earnings
$67,653
National Avg.
17
Schools Nationally
Manufacturing Engineering Schools in Illinois, Ranked by Earnings
#1
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL · Private
N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $66,553
Graduates: 17
Acceptance: 7.1%
#2
Bradley University
Peoria, IL · Private
$69,897
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $62,628
Graduates: 30
Acceptance: 76.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school for Manufacturing Engineering in Illinois?
Northwestern University ranks #1 for Manufacturing Engineering in Illinois with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Manufacturing Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Manufacturing Engineering graduates earn in Illinois?
Manufacturing Engineering graduates in Illinois earn an average of $69,897 within two years of graduation. This is 3% above the national average of $67,653 for this major.
What is the hardest Manufacturing Engineering school to get into in Illinois?
Northwestern University is the most selective Manufacturing Engineering program in Illinois with an acceptance rate of 7.1%. The average acceptance rate across Manufacturing Engineering programs in the state is 41.9%.
Other Popular Majors in Illinois
Chemical Engineering $69,173 Computer Science $66,656 Computer Engineering $65,978 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $64,764 Civil Engineering $61,502 Construction Management $60,021 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $58,932 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other $57,318
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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.