General Mechanical Engineering Schools in Iowa

516 General Mechanical Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, General Mechanical Engineering is the 108th most popular major in the state out of a total 371 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Mechanical Engineering Majors in Iowa

General Mechanical Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	14
Post-Master’s Certificate	10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	4
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	4

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a general mechanical engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general mechanical engineering majors in Iowa is as follows:

• Asian: 3.9%
• Black or African American: 1.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
• White: 76.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 6.4%
• Other Races: 7.8%

Jobs for General Mechanical Engineering Grads in Iowa

7,820 people in the state and 804,820 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general mechanical engineering.

Wages for General Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a general mechanical engineering grad in the state is $110,770, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

Most Popular General Mechanical Engineering Programs in IA

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

General Mechanical Engineering Careers in IA

Some of the careers general mechanical engineering majors go into include:

Job Title	IA Job Growth	IA Median Salary
Engineering Professors	14%	$102,490
Cost Estimators	12%	$60,460
Architectural and Engineering Managers	9%	$114,740

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Michel Villeneuve under License

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