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Mechanical Engineering at University of Iowa

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at University of Iowa. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Iowa is in Iowa City, IA.

During the most recent reporting year, 138 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Iowa.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Iowa

Online coursework is an option at University of Iowa. Among 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Iowa

Use these rankings to compare University of Iowa’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#2 of 4
Best Value	Iowa	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#8 of 25
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#18 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#117 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#238 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#2 of 4
Best Value	Iowa	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#8 of 25
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#18 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#117 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#238 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Iowa

Those who finish University of Iowa’s Mechanical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$63,367
2 years	$64,581
3 years	$69,465
4 years	$76,903
5 years	$86,315

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Iowa take home a median $76,903, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Iowa comes in at $23,109.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Iowa, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Iowa are 17% women (23) and 83% men (115).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Iowa

Of the 95 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 14% were women (13) and 86% were men (82).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	75
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	4
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 18% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Iowa

Among the 17 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 29% were women (5) and 71% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Iowa

Of the 7 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at University of Iowa, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	1

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

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at University of Iowa

This Mechanical Engineering program at University of Iowa offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	138

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at University of Iowa pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Fuel Cell Engineers	$137,020
Automotive Engineers	$107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Cost Estimators	$80,966
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Mechanical Engineers	$79,543
Aerospace Engineers	$63,328

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.