# Engineering-Related Fields (bachelor's degree)

CIP 15.15. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/engineering-related-fields

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $91,035 across 33 colleges (middle half $84,305–$96,120); median federal debt $25,500
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Engineering And Industrial Management: median $83,566 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers, Including Health And Safety | 5% | $102,670 | 12% |
| Construction Managers | 5% | $114,990 | 9.1% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 4% | $104,110 | 11.2% |
| Other Managers | 4% | not reported | — |
| Project Management Specialists | 4% | $102,320 | 6.7% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 4% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Other Engineers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Control And Valve Installers And Repairers | 3% | $62,760 | 5.1% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | $102,320 (3) | — |
| CA | $92,506 (4) | — |
| MI | $91,370 (4) | — |
| NY | $92,780 (3) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of Southern California (CA): $96,120
2. University of the Pacific (CA): $92,718
3. Art Center College of Design (CA): $92,293
4. California State University-Chico (CA): $86,430
5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA): $81,618

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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