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. We've also included details on how Iowa State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ie.
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Iowa State was ranked #12 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for ie 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 2020-2021 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in industrial engineering. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in ie from Iowa State. This makes it the #43 most popular school for ie master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in ie in 2021, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ie students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa State is $67,086. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $66,838 for all ie bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's ie program at Iowa State make a median salary of $99,120. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all ie graduates with a master's is $82,413.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, ie students borrow a median amount of $23,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ie bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,658.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ie program at Iowa State is $234 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ie majors at Iowa State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 117 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ie from Iowa State. About 69% were men and 31% were women.
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, 74% 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 ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Master’s in ie from Iowa State in 2021, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 451 |
| Computer Engineering | 373 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 181 |
| Civil Engineering | 179 |
| Chemical Engineering | 136 |
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