# Binghamton University: Industrial Engineering (bachelor's)

Vestal, NY. IPEDS 196079, CIP 14.35. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/binghamton-university/majors/industrial-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $70,943
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $95,354 (U.S. median for this major: $98,028 across 94 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NY: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (5 colleges, $98,509): -$3,155
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,674

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $95,354 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,171 | $49,779 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $15,281 | $62,499 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $20,347 | $83,219 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $23,533 | $96,250 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $28,475 | $116,463 | 1.9 years |

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

## Industrial Engineering at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $105,313 | $30,750 | $34,906 | 70% |
| SUNY Maritime College | $102,563 | $24,989 | $22,367 | 64% |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $98,509 | $22,750 | $36,228 | 84% |
| Binghamton University | $95,354 | $21,500 | $21,620 | 82% |
| University at Buffalo | $86,118 | $24,750 | $20,995 | 75% |

## Careers
- Industrial engineer (SOC 17-2112): median wage $100,880 Binghamton, NY, $102,640 NY, $102,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.4% by 2035
- Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051): median wage $131,160 Binghamton, NY, $130,470 NY, $126,060 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $179,230 Binghamton, NY, $175,710 NY, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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