# Industrial Engineering (bachelor's degree)

CIP 14.35. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/industrial-engineering

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $98,028 across 94 colleges (middle half $91,806–$102,563); median federal debt $25,000
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering: median $88,300 (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 | 13% | $102,670 | 12% |
| Other Managers | 6% | not reported | — |
| Other Engineers | 5% | not reported | — |
| Management Analysts | 4% | $101,860 | 10.1% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 3% | $104,110 | 11.2% |
| Project Management Specialists | 3% | $102,320 | 6.7% |
| Software Developers | 3% | $135,980 | 10.2% |
| Civil Engineers | 2% | $100,840 | 6.4% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $103,992 (4) | $112,165 (184) |
| CT | $111,672 (5) | — |
| FL | $94,067 (4) | $53,696 (145) |
| GA | — | $89,205 (100) |
| IL | $87,782 (6) | — |
| IN | $90,363 (3) | — |
| MA | $101,554 (3) | — |
| MI | $101,990 (5) | — |
| NY | $98,509 (5) | — |
| OH | $99,364 (9) | — |
| PA | $104,758 (4) | — |
| TX | $93,310 (8) | $78,204 (201) |
| WI | $88,098 (4) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA): $116,641
2. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (CA): $112,797
3. University of Southern California (CA): $112,150
4. University of Miami (FL): $99,068
5. Florida State University (FL): $96,504
6. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (CA): $95,835
7. Liberty University (VA): $94,928
8. California State University-East Bay (CA): $93,793
9. University of Central Florida (FL): $91,630
10. University of South Florida (FL): $90,040

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

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