by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Iowa. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Iowa highly for engineering, ranked #252 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 252 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Iowa | 4 of 7 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region | 19 of 49 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in engineering at Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 394 |
| Master’s | 55 |
| Doctoral | 30 |
| Graduate Certificate | 21 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
The engineering field at Iowa includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Iowa handed out 394 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Iowa holds a strong position among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 4 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 15 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 219 |
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Iowa earn a median of $78,739 a year. This is higher than $69,768, the median for all majors at Iowa.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Iowa, engineering students borrow a median amount of $24,575 in student loans. This is lower than $24,594, the typical median for all majors at Iowa.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $31,374 |
| Fees | $1,997 | $1,997 |
Read more about Iowa tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 73% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Iowa were White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 285 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 28 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Iowa. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 55 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 30 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 21 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 3 |
