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Industrial Engineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $75,473/yr (2% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

Job Market Large (60,900 openings/yr)

ROI 18.4x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #13 of 93 Industrial Engineering programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Industrial Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$963K	$933K	$798K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.0x	18.4x	15.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.7x	5.6x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	68%	64%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	74	74	72

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,572

Out-of-state: $167,988 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,940

-7% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,743

2.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$109,185

45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $75,473/yr, roughly in line with the $73,874 national median for Industrial Engineering. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 18.4x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 17% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Industrial Engineering career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $75,473 far exceeding the $16,743 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus ranks #13 among 93 Industrial Engineering programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 45% earnings increase from $75,473 to $109,185 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Washington-Seattle Campus

A 43% admission rate makes University of Washington-Seattle Campus accessible to a wide range of qualified students, one of the larger campuses at 31,588 students in Seattle, WA.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Industrial production managers $121,440/yr

Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr

View all 4 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 74/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Industrial Engineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?

At 74/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Industrial Engineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?

The 43% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is University of Washington-Seattle Campus one of the best schools for Industrial Engineering?

Among 93 Industrial Engineering programs, University of Washington-Seattle Campus's #13 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →