U.S. median for this major: $98,028.
College Scorecard field of study; 26 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 27% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $11,041. College Scorecard.
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Industrial Engineering: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Industrial Engineering nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Ohio University-Zanesville Campus's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,280 | $14,399 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $3,163 | $13,886 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $5,459 | $23,965 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $7,853 | $34,475 | under 1 year |
| $110k+ | $8,773 | $38,513 | under 1 year |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (12% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Industrial Engineering graduates 4 years after graduating ($99,364) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $63,926 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Industrial Engineering at Ohio colleges
Every Ohio college we cover that reports Industrial Engineering graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State University | $106,932 | $21,875 | $17,339 | 88% |
| 2 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $99,364 | $27,000 | $3,925 | 21% |
| 3 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $99,364 | $27,000 | $5,755 | 14% |
| 4 | Ohio University-Southern Campusbachelor's & associate | $99,364 | $27,000 | $5,993 | 21% |
| 5 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campusbachelor's & associate | $99,364 | $27,000 | $5,650 | 14% |
| 6 | Ohio University | $99,364 | $27,000 | $21,637 | 65% |
| 7 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $99,364 | $27,000 | $5,746 | 22% |
| 8 | Youngstown State University | $86,340 | $25,000 | $12,767 | 50% |
| 9 | Kent State University at Kent | $72,958 | $29,000 | $20,787 | 64% |
1 more Ohio college offers Industrial Engineering but has too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Industrial Engineering graduates
Industrial engineer
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +12.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Industrial Production Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +2.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
- Acceptance rate: — · admissions
- Graduation rate: 22% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $52,581
- Full cost breakdown · all 96 majors · overview
Related majors at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
- Mechanical Engineering$91,285
- Electrical Engineering$94,673
- Civil Engineering$81,019
- Engineering—
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Industrial Engineering questions
How much do Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Industrial Engineering graduates earn?
Industrial Engineering graduates of Ohio University-Zanesville Campus earn a median $99,364 four years after graduating and $70,199 one year after. The U.S. median for Industrial Engineering graduates across 94 colleges is $98,028.
How much debt do Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Industrial Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Industrial Engineering graduates of Ohio University-Zanesville Campus is $27,000, about 27% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is Ohio University-Zanesville Campus a good school for Industrial Engineering in Ohio?
On pay, Industrial Engineering graduates of Ohio University-Zanesville Campus earn $99,364 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 9 Ohio colleges ($99,364) and $1,336 above the U.S. median ($98,028). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Ohio University-Zanesville Campus rank for Industrial Engineering in Ohio?
Of 9 Ohio colleges reporting Industrial Engineering graduate earnings, Ohio University-Zanesville Campus ranks 7th; among the 7 that mostly award bachelor's degrees it ranks 5th. The highest is Ohio State University at $106,932.
What jobs do Industrial Engineering graduates get?
A common career is industrial engineer, with a median wage of $100,060 in Ohio and $102,440 nationally. Others include industrial production managers and architectural and engineering managers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Industrial Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/ohio-university-zanesville-campus/majors/industrial-engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).