Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree · California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo · San Luis Obispo, CA

CIP 14.35

$87,226Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$112,797Median earnings 4 years after
$121,125Median earnings 5 years after
$19,691Median federal debt
76Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo earn a median of $87,226 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $98,442 four years after graduating (middle half: $81,158–$121,691). Median debt is $19,691, about 23% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$87,807$17,704
University of San Diego
San Diego
$80,644—
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona
$75,110$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Industrial Engineering graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo make?

The median salary is $87,226 one year after graduation and $121,125 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,691.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.