IOE is more than just a degree — it’s a direct pathway to your future career, backed by a community that wants to see you succeed. We partner with local companies, offer career workshops and invite alumni to speak in our classes which means that our students have the opportunity to make industry connections in their first year.
Network with alumni
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Sarah Liu is a Data Engineer at Meta where she is the analytical go-to person in a cross-functional teams.
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Laura Glick is the Chief Investment Officer for the Spencer Foundation and manages their $700 million endowment.
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Lanie Dixon is the Vice President of Patient Experience at Essentia Health where she leads strategies to improve patient satisfaction.
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Kevin Gilligan is the President of Food and Nutrition at Graham Packaging where he manages a $700 million business.
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Jackie Lapinski is the Vice President of Performance Excellence at Trinity Health.
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Ilka Vásquez is a Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Technology and Transformation practice department where she specializes in finance transformation.
Your pathway to a successful career
$85k is the median entry-level salary of U-M IOE bachelor’s graduates.
Source: U-M Engineering Career Resource Center (ECRC) Destination Survey, 2023
95%
of U-M IOE students participated in an internship or co-op before graduating.
Source: ECRC Destination Survey, 2023
Top five industries that U-M IOE bachelor’s graduates go into:
1
Consulting
2
Finance
3
Healthcare
4
Automotive
5
Computing and analytics
Built-in industry relationships
Our industry partners help you build connections early putting you ahead of the curve. You’ll stay in the loop with U-M IOE weekly newsletters which feature top internships and job openings.
Additionally, you can upload your resume to our exclusive database for our industry partners.
Securing your dream job
Check out the U-M Engineering Career Resource Center (ECRC) for upcoming fairs, workshops and additional opportunities to help you with your internship and job search.