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Engineering-Related Fields at Iowa State University

Engineering-Related Fields at Iowa State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering-Related Fields, take a look at what Iowa State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Iowa State University is located in Ames, IA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 87 engineering-related fields degrees were awarded at Iowa State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Iowa State University

Distance learning is available at Iowa State University. Among 30,380 students, 972 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Rankings can help you compare Iowa State University’s Engineering-Related Fields program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #1 of 1
Best Value Iowa #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #9 of 11
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #9 of 11
Best Value Nationwide #66 of 127
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #84 of 129

Graduates of Iowa State University’s Engineering-Related Fields program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering-Related Fields at Iowa State University
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-Related Fields graduates from Iowa State University earn a median of $71,186, compared with $64,577 for all Iowa State University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering-Related Fields earnings compared with all majors at Iowa State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Engineering-Related Fields graduates from Iowa State University is $25,236.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Engineering-Related Fields graduates at Iowa State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Engineering-Related Fields graduates at Iowa State University are 8% women (7) and 92% men (80).

Among the 77 bachelor’s engineering-related fields graduates at Iowa State University, 8% were women (6) and 92% were men (71).

Iowa State University gender breakdown of Engineering-Related Fields Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering-Related Fields bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 56
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 1
Asian 3
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Engineering-Related Fields majors at Iowa State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Engineering-Related Fields bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University, lower than the national average of 27%.*

Of the 10 master’s engineering-related fields degrees awarded at Iowa State University, 10% were women (1) and 90% were men (9).

Iowa State University gender breakdown of Engineering-Related Fields Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering-Related Fields master’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Engineering-Related Fields majors at Iowa State University

Minority students account for 30% of Engineering-Related Fields master’s degree recipients at Iowa State University, above the national average of 18%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

This Engineering-Related Fields program at Iowa State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Industrial & Management Engineering 87

Those who complete Engineering-Related Fields program at Iowa State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Engineering-Related Fields majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Biofuels Production Managers $164,096
Geothermal Production Managers $160,381
Facilities Managers $157,669
Biomass Power Plant Managers $146,025
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists $128,495
Industrial Production Managers $126,666
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $121,642
Industrial Engineers $120,863
Solar Energy Systems Engineers $116,775

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