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Industrial Engineering Schools in California

464 IE students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Industrial Engineering is the 131st most popular major in the state out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Industrial Engineering Majors in California

IE majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 408
Master’s Degree 52
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In California, a IE major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of IE majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.9%
  • White: 31.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.9%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Industrial Engineering Grads in California

80,110 people in the state and 686,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to IE.

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Wages for Industrial Engineering Jobs in California

A typical salary for a IE grad in the state is $123,110, compared to a typical salary of $113,370 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in California that offer IE degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC. In their early career, USC grads earn an average salary of $65,748.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.98 years to complete their degree at San Jose State. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.82 years. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,861 Total Students

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at USD. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Graduates earn an average $59,002 after graduation.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,253 Total Students

In their early career, Cal State East Bay grads earn an average salary of $52,563. Most students complete their degree in 4.93 years. This public school has an average net price of $13,298.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at Cal Baptist. In their early career, Cal Baptist grads earn an average salary of $46,036. This private school has an average net price of $26,719.

Industrial Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers IE majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $124,990
Industrial Engineers 15% $101,920
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290
Industrial Production Managers 4% $110,990

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to IE.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Mechanical Engineering 5,137
Electrical Engineering 4,695
Computer Engineering 3,384
Civil Engineering 3,198
Biomedical Engineering 1,744
Aeronautical Engineering 1,275
General Engineering 1,257
Chemical Engineering 1,136

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