U.S. median for this major: $98,028.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 16% 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 $90,300. College Scorecard.
Industrial Engineering at California colleges
Every California college we cover that reports Industrial Engineering graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $112,797 | $19,691 | $16,665 | 86% |
| 2 | University of Southern California | $112,150 | $18,250 | $32,740 | 92% |
| 3 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $95,835 | $25,000 | $11,531 | 68% |
| 4 | California State University-East Bay | $93,793 | — | $9,320 | 48% |
4 more California colleges offer Industrial Engineering but have 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 USC, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About USC
- Acceptance rate: 10% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 92% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $92,498
- Full cost breakdown · all 89 majors · overview
Related majors at USC
- Mechanical Engineering$104,649
- Electrical Engineering$131,532
- Civil Engineering$106,308
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- Environmental Engineering—
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering$125,514
USC Industrial Engineering questions
How much do USC Industrial Engineering graduates earn?
Industrial Engineering graduates of University of Southern California earn a median $112,150 four years after graduating and $87,807 one year after. The U.S. median for Industrial Engineering graduates across 94 colleges is $98,028.
How much debt do USC Industrial Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Industrial Engineering graduates of University of Southern California is $18,250, about 16% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Where does USC rank for Industrial Engineering in California?
Of 4 California colleges reporting Industrial Engineering graduate earnings, University of Southern California ranks 2nd. The highest is California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo at $112,797.
What jobs do Industrial Engineering graduates get?
A common career is industrial engineer, with a median wage of $113,040 in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area 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: “University of Southern California Industrial Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-southern-california/majors/industrial-engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).