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Engineering Technologies Schools in Iowa

976 students earned Engineering Tech degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Engineering Technologies is the 18th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 380
Bachelor’s Degree 251
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 196
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 196
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 115
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 115
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 115
Master’s Degree 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 70.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 10.6%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in Iowa

66,210 people in the state and 6,146,030 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering tech.

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Wages for Engineering Technologies Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a engineering tech grad in the state is $56,410, compared to a typical salary of $62,890 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,810 a year.

#2

Waldorf University

Forest City
83 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
3,025 Total Students

31% of the teachers are full time. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Waldorf.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,071 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at UNI.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,906 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,906.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
120 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $20,011. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,707 a year.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,279 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,962 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 34%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,242.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,042 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $33,802 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,532.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,791 Total Students

86% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 91% of students get financical aid.

Engineering Technologies Careers in IA

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Semiconductor Processors 33% $0
Software Applications Developers 23% $88,550
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 19% $50,690
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 18% $36,790
Environmental Engineering Technicians 18% $45,670
Industrial Engineers 17% $78,950
Systems Software Developers 14% $92,060
Construction Managers 14% $78,040
Architectural and Civil Drafters 14% $53,010
Engineering Professors 14% $102,490
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 14% $60,500
Surveyors 14% $63,350
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 13% $67,040
Cost Estimators 12% $60,460
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 12% $47,870
Civil Engineering Technicians 11% $51,260
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 11% $53,390
Drafters 10% $51,570
Mechanical Drafters 10% $51,380
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 9% $51,710
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 9% $38,570
Professors 9% $54,370
Engineering Technicians 9% $55,300
Engineers 9% $75,280
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $114,740
Commercial and Industrial Designers 8% $58,390
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 8% $40,190
Medical Equipment Repairers 7% $38,580
Industrial Engineering Technicians 7% $51,610
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 6% $52,770
Industrial Production Managers 6% $91,910
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 4% $64,540
Computer Programmers -3% $78,630
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -5% $45,590
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -6% $39,860

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering tech.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Engineering 2,616
Computer & Information Sciences 1,713
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,520
Agriculture 1,469
Mathematics & Statistics 564
Physical Sciences 427
Natural Resources & Conservation 354
Architecture/Urban Planning 136

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