Industrial Engineering at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates in industrial engineering earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Compares for Industrial Engineering
All 94 colleges reporting industrial engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $138,720 | $136,291 | #1 | $89,811 |
| 2 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $128,003 | $132,509 | #2 | $87,826 |
| 3 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $121,498 | $123,565 | #4 | $81,142 |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $117,930 | $124,343 | #3 | $86,476 |
| 5 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $116,641 | $106,212 | #24 | $82,437 |
| 6 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $112,797 | $102,638 | #34 | $87,226 |
| 7 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $112,150 | $102,049 | #39 | $87,807 |
| 8 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $111,672 | $100,540 | #42 | $77,692 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $111,672 | $100,540 | #43 | $77,692 |
| 10 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $111,672 | $100,540 | #44 | $77,692 |
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| 50 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $97,732 | $93,355 | #67 | $77,781 |
| 51 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $96,504 | $102,716 | #33 | $76,426 |
| 52 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $95,918 | $97,520 | #58 | $74,529 |
| 53 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,835 | $87,204 | #81 | $75,110 |
| 54 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $95,354 | $90,757 | #75 | $70,943 |
| 55 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $95,347 | $100,293 | #48 | $75,699 |
| 56 | University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL | $95,153 | $108,007 | #17 | $76,690 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State Polytechnic University-Pomona industrial engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $75,110 one year after graduating and $95,835 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona rank for industrial engineering?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for industrial engineering graduates, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ranks #53 by median pay four years after graduation, and #81 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is industrial engineering at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for industrial engineering ($98,442), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.