# California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo: Industrial Engineering (bachelor's)

San Luis Obispo, CA. IPEDS 110422, CIP 14.35. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/california-polytechnic-state-university-san-luis-obispo/majors/industrial-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $87,226
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $112,797 (U.S. median for this major: $98,028 across 94 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,691 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in CA: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Industrial Engineering at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $112,797 | $19,691 | $16,665 | 86% |
| University of Southern California | $112,150 | $18,250 | $32,740 | 92% |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $95,835 | $25,000 | $11,531 | 68% |
| California State University-East Bay | $93,793 | not reported | $9,320 | 48% |

## Careers
- Industrial engineer (SOC 17-2112): median wage $100,380 San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA, $124,600 CA, $102,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.4% by 2035
- Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051): median wage $166,030 San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA, $132,620 CA, $126,060 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $213,070 San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA, $210,280 CA, $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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