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Electrical Engineering at University of Iowa

What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Iowa. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Iowa sits in Iowa City, IA.

During the most recent reporting year, 30 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Iowa.

Studying Online 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.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of Iowa

Use these rankings to compare University of Iowa’s Electrical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#2 of 2
Best Value	Iowa	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#9 of 19
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#16 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#136 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#218 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of Iowa

Graduates of University of Iowa’s Electrical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$72,973
2 years	$69,657
3 years	$80,787
4 years	$90,600
5 years	$110,672

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Iowa report median earnings of $90,600, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Iowa is $25,875.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Iowa, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Iowa are 17% women (5) and 83% men (25).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Iowa

Among the 30 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 17% were women (5) and 83% were men (25).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, above the national average of 42%.*

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

More Specific Electrical Engineering Concentrations at University of Iowa

This Electrical Engineering program at University of Iowa includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	30

Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Electrical Engineering program at University of Iowa go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Electrical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Electrical Engineers	$127,814
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$122,969
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
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

More about our data sources and methodologies.