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2023 Best Engineering Schools in Iowa

3 Colleges
$69,226 Avg Salary
$25,107 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Engineering School for You

Engineering is one of the most popular subjects to study in Iowa. With 2,616 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Engineering Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Iowa to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Engineering Schools in Iowa

Check out the engineering programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Iowa Schools in Engineering

Our analysis found Iowa State University to be the best school for engineering students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Ames.

On average, engineering graduates from Iowa State take out $24,347 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $298.

Full Engineering at Iowa State University Report

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

The excellent programs at University of Iowa helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best engineering schools in Iowa. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at Iowa take out is $26,098. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $535.

Full Engineering at University of Iowa Report

#3

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dordt University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Engineering Schools in Iowa list. Located in the town of Sioux Center, Dordt is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Engineering Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Engineering Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 1,618
Minnesota 2,350
South Dakota 569
Missouri 3,253
Nebraska 699
North Dakota 787

Engineering Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 46,178
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Computer Engineering 17,987
Chemical Engineering 12,917
Biomedical Engineering 12,811
General Engineering 11,796
Industrial Engineering 9,072
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 8,001
Systems Engineering 3,904
Materials Engineering 3,415
Other Engineering 2,760
Environmental Engineering 2,759
Operations Research 1,698
Agricultural Engineering 1,472
Engineering Science 1,454
Electrical and Computer Engineering. 1,378
Petroleum Engineering 1,256
Robotics Engineering 1,243
Architectural Engineering 1,012
Engineering Physics 994
Manufacturing Engineering 947
Construction Engineering 878
Nuclear Engineering 864
Marine Engineering 445
Biological Engineering 410
Polymer & Plastics Engineering 360
Geoscience Engineering 325
Mining Engineering 314
Textile Engineering 310
Ocean Engineering 285
Engineering Mechanics 272
Metallurgical Engineering 179
Energy Systems Engineering 138
Biochemical Engineering 109
Ceramic Engineering 94
Surveying Engineering 73
Electromechanical Engineering 45
Forest Engineering 41
Paper Science & Engineering 27
Engineering Chemistry 13

Majors Similar to Engineering

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer & Information Sciences 254,454
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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