# Clemson University: Industrial Engineering (bachelor's)

Clemson, SC. IPEDS 217882, CIP 14.35. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/clemson-university/majors/industrial-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $74,709
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $92,491 (U.S. median for this major: $98,028 across 94 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,750 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in SC: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,537

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $92,491 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,607 | $57,830 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $14,109 | $59,963 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $18,851 | $80,117 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $24,833 | $105,540 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $27,922 | $118,669 | 2.0 years |

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

## Industrial Engineering at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | $92,491 | $26,750 | $22,253 | 87% |

## Careers
- Industrial engineer (SOC 17-2112): median wage $101,300 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $101,060 SC, $102,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.4% by 2035
- Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051): median wage $129,490 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $126,880 SC, $126,060 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $160,900 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $169,040 SC, $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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