# Ohio State University: Industrial Engineering (bachelor's)

Columbus, OH. IPEDS 204796, CIP 14.35. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus/majors/industrial-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $80,876
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $106,932 (U.S. median for this major: $98,028 across 94 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,875 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in OH: 1 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (9 colleges, $99,364): +$7,568
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,904

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $106,932 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,885 | $20,566 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $5,751 | $24,212 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $9,807 | $41,287 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $20,461 | $86,141 | 1.2 years |
| 110k+ | $27,359 | $115,181 | 1.6 years |

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

## Industrial Engineering at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University | $106,932 | $21,875 | $17,339 | 88% |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $99,364 | $27,000 | $3,925 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $99,364 | $27,000 | $5,755 | 14% |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $99,364 | $27,000 | $5,993 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $99,364 | $27,000 | $5,650 | 14% |
| Ohio University | $99,364 | $27,000 | $21,637 | 66% |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $99,364 | $27,000 | $5,746 | 22% |
| Youngstown State University | $86,340 | $25,000 | $12,767 | 51% |
| Kent State University at Kent | $72,958 | $29,000 | $20,787 | 64% |

## Careers
- Industrial engineer (SOC 17-2112): median wage $100,570 Columbus, OH, $100,060 OH, $102,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.4% by 2035
- Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051): median wage $112,020 Columbus, OH, $109,340 OH, $126,060 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $162,770 Columbus, OH, $166,870 OH, $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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