Manufacturing Engineering at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates in manufacturing engineering earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Compares for Manufacturing Engineering
All 15 colleges reporting manufacturing 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 | $97,819 | $96,107 | #2 | — |
| 2 | National University San Diego, CA | $97,525 | $88,741 | #5 | — |
| 3 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $95,416 | $100,605 | #1 | $76,754 |
| 4 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $93,042 | $84,662 | #13 | $79,549 |
| 5 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $92,122 | $87,310 | #7 | $69,520 |
| 6 | Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN | $90,176 | $86,137 | #9 | $77,857 |
| 7 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $88,995 | $90,482 | #4 | $68,886 |
| 8 | Bradley University Peoria, IL | $88,690 | $87,137 | #8 | $67,488 |
| 9 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $87,431 | $90,976 | #3 | $72,830 |
| 10 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $85,911 | $88,275 | #6 | $74,119 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State Polytechnic University-Pomona manufacturing engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $79,549 one year after graduating and $93,042 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona rank for manufacturing engineering?
Among 15 colleges reporting earnings for manufacturing engineering graduates, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is manufacturing engineering at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for manufacturing engineering ($88,451), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.