Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Texas State University · San Marcos, TX

CIP 14.35

$61,718Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$90,729Median earnings 4 years after
$88,735Median earnings 5 years after
$24,483Median federal debt
23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering at Texas State University earn a median of $61,718 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 $24,483, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington
$76,390$18,359
University of Houston
Houston
$76,147$20,500
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station
$74,529$18,749
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
$71,545$28,500
East Texas A&M University
Commerce
$63,269—
Lamar University
Beaumont
$62,053$25,000
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso
$45,467$16,104

Highest-paying Industrial Engineering programs nationwide →

Other programs at Texas State University

Frequently asked questions

How much do Industrial Engineering graduates from Texas State University make?

The median salary is $61,718 one year after graduation and $88,735 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,483.

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