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Civil Engineering Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 79 students earned their Civil Eng degrees in IA.

In terms of popularity, Civil Engineering is the 32nd most popular major in the state out of a total 181 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Civil Engineering Majors in Iowa

Civil Eng majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 52
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a civil eng major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of civil eng majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 39.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 50.6%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Civil Engineering Grads in Iowa

There are 6,890 people in the state and 765,240 people in the nation working in civil eng jobs.

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Wages for Civil Engineering Jobs in Iowa

Civil Eng grads earn an average of $83,940 in the state and $99,410 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Iowa that offer civil eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,401. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

Civil Engineering Careers in IA

Some of the careers civil eng majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 14% $102,490
Civil Engineers 13% $82,350
Engineers 9% $75,280
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $114,740
Environmental Engineers 9% $78,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Engineering Mechanics 79
Computer Engineering 71
Biomedical Engineering 62
Industrial Engineering 51
Agricultural Engineering 25
Aeronautical Engineering 21
Chemical Engineering 18
Mechanical Engineering 17

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