by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Iowa. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Iowa among the top schools in the country for civil engineering, ranked #140 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 140 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in Iowa | 2 of 3 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region | 9 of 19 |
Here is each degree level available for civil engineering at Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Iowa handed out 48 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
Iowa holds a strong position among schools offering civil engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Civil Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Iowa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,841 a year. This is higher than $69,768, the median for all majors at Iowa.
To complete a bachelor’s at Iowa, civil engineering students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 71% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Iowa are White. Approximately 71% 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 civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at Iowa. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Civil Engineering | 3 |
