by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how USC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ie.
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USC is in the top 10% of the country for ie. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 95 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in industrial engineering. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in ie from USC. This makes it the #45 most popular school for ie master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in ie in 2022, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ie students who receive their bachelor's degree at USC is $87,807. This is higher than $74,748, which is the national median for all ie bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USC was $2,244 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,640 | $66,640 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,198 | $19,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 ie majors earned their bachelor's degree from USC. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the USC ie bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 ie majors earned their master's degree from USC. Of these graduates, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ie majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 305 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 237 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 170 |
| Other Engineering | 152 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 112 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.