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Engineering Schools in Iowa

2,616 students earned Engineering degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Engineering is the 5th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,167
Master’s Degree 282
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 145
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 145
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 145
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 65.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.3%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 32,830 people employed in jobs related to an engineering degree, compared to 3,969,720 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Iowa

In this state, engineering grads earn an average of $85,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,600.

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There are 11 colleges in Iowa that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

1,913 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. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,002.

#2

University of Iowa

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

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,401. Graduates earn an average $48,768 after graduation.

#3

Dordt University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 65% of the teachers are full time.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,292. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Wartburg College

Waverly
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,563 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

#6

Loras College

Dubuque
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,404 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,088 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#6

Cornell College

Mount Vernon
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
1,002 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,694. It takes the average student 4.01 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. An average student at William Penn University will pay a net price of $21,208.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,120 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Central. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,571 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Morningside College

Sioux City
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,411 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $40,553 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,279 Total Students

A typical student attending IHCC will pay a net price of $8,242. 93% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time.

Engineering Careers in IA

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Operations Research Analysts 40% $83,690
Software Applications Developers 23% $88,550
Chemical Engineers 19% $100,640
Industrial Engineers 17% $78,950
Mechanical Engineers 15% $76,610
Systems Software Developers 14% $92,060
Engineering Professors 14% $102,490
Civil Engineers 13% $82,350
Electrical Engineers 13% $85,670
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $117,890
Architecture Professors 13% $70,150
Biomedical Engineers 13% $63,430
Cost Estimators 12% $60,460
Computer Network Architects 12% $100,670
Computer Hardware Engineers 11% $0
Electronics Engineers 10% $75,470
Materials Engineers 10% $85,210
Engineers 9% $75,280
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $114,740
Agricultural Engineers 9% $80,640
Environmental Engineers 9% $78,190
Health and Safety Engineers 7% $73,120
Industrial Production Managers 6% $91,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Computer & Information Sciences 1,713
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,520
Agriculture 1,469
Engineering Technologies 665
Mathematics & Statistics 564
Physical Sciences 427
Natural Resources & Conservation 354
Architecture/Urban Planning 136

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