by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Cal Poly. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cal Poly among the top schools in the country for industrial engineering, placing at #7 out of 100 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools | 7 of 100 |
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools in California | 2 of 6 |
Here is each degree level granted in industrial engineering at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 69 |
| Master’s | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo handed out 69 bachelor’s degrees in industrial engineering.
Cal Poly ranks competitively among schools offering industrial engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Industrial Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Cal Poly report a median salary of $103,886 a year. This is higher than $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
To complete a bachelor’s at Cal Poly, industrial engineering students borrow a median amount of $19,691 in student loans. This is higher than $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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Among recent graduates, 58% of industrial engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of industrial engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly are White. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in industrial engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cal Poly. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Industrial Engineering | 4 |
