# University of Washington-Seattle Campus: Industrial Engineering (bachelor's)

Seattle, WA. IPEDS 236948, CIP 14.35. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus/majors/industrial-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $75,473
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $109,575 (U.S. median for this major: $98,028 across 94 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,027 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in WA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,547

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $109,575 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,384 | $26,621 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $7,039 | $29,353 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $8,110 | $33,819 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $14,328 | $59,748 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $30,019 | $125,179 | 1.8 years |

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

## Industrial Engineering at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $109,575 | $18,027 | $14,091 | 85% |

## Careers
- Industrial engineer (SOC 17-2112): median wage $131,210 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $129,050 WA, $102,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.4% by 2035
- Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051): median wage $151,580 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $145,210 WA, $126,060 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $204,340 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $189,680 WA, $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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