# North Carolina A & T State University: Industrial Engineering (bachelor's)

Greensboro, NC. IPEDS 199102, CIP 14.35. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/north-carolina-a-and-t-state-university/majors/industrial-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $83,427
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $93,183 (U.S. median for this major: $98,028 across 94 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NC: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,845

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.48 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $93,183 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,223 | $36,839 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $9,462 | $42,390 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $11,973 | $53,639 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $16,454 | $73,714 | 1.2 years |
| 110k+ | $17,311 | $77,553 | 1.3 years |

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

## Industrial Engineering at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $100,172 | $22,309 | $17,303 | 85% |
| North Carolina A & T State University | $93,183 | $31,000 | $10,846 | 57% |

## Careers
- Industrial engineer (SOC 17-2112): median wage $95,930 Greensboro-High Point, NC, $99,310 NC, $102,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.4% by 2035
- Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051): median wage $124,570 Greensboro-High Point, NC, $125,940 NC, $126,060 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $161,720 Greensboro-High Point, NC, $167,840 NC, $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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