Alabama · Manufacturing Engineering

Best Manufacturing Engineering institutions in Alabama, ranked by earnings

Manufacturing Engineering is a specialized branch of engineering focused on the design and optimization of manufacturing processes. This program is ideal for students interested in applying engineering principles to develop tools,…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 14.36
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
21
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
68%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Industrial Engineers
$102,170
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Manufacturing Engineering in Alabama

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of North Alabama
Florence Public
1355%
2Auburn University
Auburn Public
882%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Industrial Engineers (SOC 17-2112).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.0%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~25,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$101,140
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingWritingMonitoring

What Industrial Engineers earn in Alabama

Jobs in Alabama
8,040
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$102,170
median $99,120
Best-paying metro
$117,490
Decatur, AL

Related careers

Industrial Engineers
$102,170 avg · 8,040 jobs
Cost Estimators
$74,390 avg · 2,460 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Manufacturing Engineering programs in Alabama.

How much do Industrial Engineers earn in Alabama?+

The average annual wage for Industrial Engineers in Alabama is $102,170 (median $99,120), across about 8,040 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Manufacturing Engineering program?+

Manufacturing Engineering is a specialized branch of engineering focused on the design and optimization of manufacturing processes. This program is ideal for students interested in applying engineering principles to develop tools,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Industrial Engineers?+

The national job outlook is about +11.0% growth with around 25,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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