General Engineering Mechanics at Iowa State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Engineering Mechanics, consider the program at Iowa State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Iowa State University is located in Ames, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 60 general engineering mechanics degrees were awarded at Iowa State University.
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Studying Online at Iowa State University
Many students take online classes at Iowa State University. Of 30,380 students, 972 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Engineering Mechanics graduates at Iowa State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Engineering Mechanics graduates at Iowa State University are 22% women (13) and 78% men (47).
General Engineering Mechanics Master’s Program at Iowa State University
Among the 28 master’s general engineering mechanics graduates at Iowa State University, 25% were women (7) and 75% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Engineering Mechanics master’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of General Engineering Mechanics master’s degree recipients at Iowa State University, above the national average of 5%.*
General Engineering Mechanics Doctoral Program at Iowa State University
Among the 32 doctoral general engineering mechanics graduates at Iowa State University, 19% were women (6) and 81% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Engineering Mechanics doctoral degree recipients at Iowa State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 16 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 3% of General Engineering Mechanics doctoral degree recipients at Iowa State University, below the national average of 6%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Engineering Mechanics Graduates
Those who complete General Engineering Mechanics program at Iowa State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for General Engineering Mechanics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Fuel Cell Engineers | $137,020 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Automotive Engineers | $107,733 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Photonics Engineers | $84,667 |
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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