by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Iowa State ranks in comparison to other schools with civil eng programs.
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Iowa State was ranked #27 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for civil eng majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 122 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from Iowa State. This makes it the #40 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Civil Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,502 a year. This is higher than $69,566, which is the national median for all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $39,373 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,083 for all civil eng majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the civil eng program at Iowa State is $375 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
Learn more about Iowa State tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 122 students earned a bachelor's degree in civil eng from Iowa State. About 17% of these graduates were women and the other 83% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students 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 civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Iowa State does not offer an online option for its civil eng bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa State Online Learning page.
Civil Eng majors graduating with a master's degree from Iowa State make a median salary of $79,509 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $79,898.
Of the 23 students who graduated with a Master’s in civil eng from Iowa State in 2022, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 406 |
| Computer Engineering | 347 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 180 |
| Industrial Engineering | 160 |
| Chemical Engineering | 145 |
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