by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at ISU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ISU as a strong choice for computer engineering, coming in at #65 out of 228 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Engineering Schools | 65 of 228 |
| Best Computer Engineering Schools in Iowa | 1 of 2 |
| Best Computer Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 of 16 |
Here is each degree level granted in computer engineering at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 217 |
| Master’s | 30 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University handed out 217 bachelor’s degrees in computer engineering.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for computer engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Computer Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ISU report a median salary of $95,433 a year. This is above $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ISU, computer engineering students borrow a median amount of $24,337 in student loans. This is higher than $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 85% of computer engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of computer engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. About 65% 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 computer engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 140 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 33 |
ISU granted 142 bachelor’s completions in computer software engineering recently — 18% to women and 82% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (63%).
Graduate study is also available at ISU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Engineering | 30 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Engineering | 9 |
