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Manufacturing Engineering Schools in Illinois

50 Manufacturing Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Manufacturing Engineering is the 205th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Manufacturing Engineering Majors in Illinois

Manufacturing Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 44
Master’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a manufacturing engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of manufacturing engineering majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 52.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.0%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Manufacturing Engineering Grads in Illinois

There are 30,450 people in the state and 859,000 people in the nation working in manufacturing engineering jobs.

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Wages for Manufacturing Engineering Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a manufacturing engineering grad in the state is $88,850, compared to a typical salary of $99,410 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Illinois that offer manufacturing engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,279. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $67,867 after earning their degree at this institution.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Bradley. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. In their early career, Illinois Tech grads earn an average salary of $63,663. 61% of the teachers are full time.

Manufacturing Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers manufacturing engineering majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Industrial Engineers 12% $85,570
Cost Estimators 9% $63,490
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $129,600
Engineering Professors 4% $103,720
Engineers 4% $84,550

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to manufacturing engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Mechanical Engineering 1,183
Electrical Engineering 1,029
Civil Engineering 816
Computer Engineering 742
Chemical Engineering 442
General Engineering 427
Industrial Engineering 408
Biomedical Engineering 369

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View Nationwide Manufacturing Engineering Report

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