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

University Park, PA. IPEDS 214777, CIP 14.35. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus/majors/industrial-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $78,975
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $104,758 (U.S. median for this major: $98,028 across 94 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in PA: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (4 colleges, $104,758): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,730

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $104,758 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,845 | $83,349 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $20,049 | $84,206 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $25,667 | $107,801 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $31,834 | $133,703 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $37,831 | $158,890 | 2.3 years |

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

## Industrial Engineering at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh University | $121,498 | $23,834 | $36,931 | 88% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $104,758 | $25,000 | $24,558 | 44% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $104,758 | $25,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $98,654 | $25,250 | $30,434 | 86% |

## Careers
- Industrial engineer (SOC 17-2112): median wage $88,690 State College, PA, $99,560 PA, $102,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.4% by 2035
- Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051): median wage $103,700 State College, PA, $109,140 PA, $126,060 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $150,520 State College, PA, $164,690 PA, $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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