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Computer Engineering Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 449 students earned their CE degrees in IA.

A Computer Engineering major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Engineering Majors in Iowa

CE majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 378
Master’s Degree 51
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CE majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 57.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.9%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Computer Engineering Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 13,680 people employed in jobs related to a CE degree, compared to 1,747,730 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Engineering Jobs in Iowa

In this state, CE grads earn an average of $116,060. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 4 colleges in Iowa that offer CE degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,810 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

University of Iowa

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,350 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $21,208. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Dordt University

Sioux Center
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Computer Engineering Careers in IA

Some of the careers CE majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 23% $88,550
Systems Software Developers 14% $92,060
Engineering Professors 14% $102,490
Computer Network Architects 12% $100,670
Computer Hardware Engineers 11% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $114,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Metallurgical Engineering 2,966
Mechanical Engineering 612
Civil Engineering 264
Industrial Engineering 240
Chemical Engineering 189
Aeronautical Engineering 181
Biomedical Engineering 175
Electrical Engineering 169

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