by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ISU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ISU among the top schools in the country for electrical engineering, ranked #42 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 42 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Iowa | 1 of 2 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 of 19 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in electrical engineering at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 98 |
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University conferred 98 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ISU report a median salary of $92,805 a year. This is higher than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, electrical engineering students accumulate a median of $26,997 in student loans. This is above $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 |
Learn more about ISU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 90% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU are White. Roughly 63% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 13 |
ISU awarded 98 bachelor’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 10% to women and 90% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (63%).
