Engineering Technologies at Iowa State University
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Iowa State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Iowa State University is in Ames, IA.
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Studying Online at Iowa State University
Online coursework is an option at Iowa State University. Among 30,380 students, 972 (3%) studied exclusively online and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Iowa State University
Use these rankings to compare Iowa State University’s Engineering Technologies program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #3 of 11 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #9 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #25 of 77 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #67 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #227 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #663 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Iowa State University
Students who complete Iowa State University’s Engineering Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,647 |
| 2 years | $58,040 |
| 3 years | $62,204 |
| 4 years | $71,186 |
| 5 years | $77,775 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Iowa State University take home a median $71,186, compared with $64,577 for all Iowa State University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering Technologies graduates from Iowa State University is $25,236.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technologies program at Iowa State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Engineering Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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