Median Earnings (1yr)
$80,644
91st percentile (40th in CA)
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of San Diego graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of San Diego graduates earn $81k, placing them in the 91th percentile of all industrial engineering bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Industrial Engineering bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of San Diego$80,644
University of Southern California$87,807$114,688$18,2500.21
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo$87,226$103,886$19,6910.23
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona$75,110$86,122$25,0000.33
National Median$74,709$24,8890.33

Other Industrial Engineering Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$68,237$87,807$18,250
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
$11,075$87,226$19,691
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona
$7,439$75,110$25,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of San Diego, approximately 19% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 19 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.