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 #13 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 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in industrial engineering. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 117 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
IE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,310 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,748 for all ie students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, ie students borrow a median amount of $38,538 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $35,197 for all ie majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ie program at Iowa State is $234 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Iowa State was $1,091 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 72% of ie bachelor's degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% 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 bachelor's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Iowa State ie bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's ie program at Iowa State make a median salary of $114,122. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all ie graduates with a master's is $99,078.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 ie majors earned their master's degree from Iowa State. Of these graduates, 90% were men and 10% 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 | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ie majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 406 |
| Computer Engineering | 347 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 180 |
| Civil Engineering | 166 |
| Chemical Engineering | 145 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.