by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ISU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ISU as a strong choice for agricultural engineering, placing at #11 out of 24 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agricultural Engineering Schools | 11 of 24 |
| Best Agricultural Engineering Schools in Iowa | 1 of 1 |
| Best Agricultural Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 of 5 |
Here is each degree level granted in agricultural engineering at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in agricultural engineering.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for agricultural engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Agricultural Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at ISU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,259 a year. This is above $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, agricultural engineering students accumulate a median of $21,500 in student loans. This is below $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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Among recent graduates, 71% of agricultural engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of agricultural engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Approximately 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in agricultural engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at ISU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Agricultural Engineering | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Agricultural Engineering | 8 |
