by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Iowa State ranks in comparison to other schools with ME programs.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for ME list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 451 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. Due to this, the school was ranked #8 in popularity out of all colleges and universities that offer this degree. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 429 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of ME students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa State is $64,842. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $65,190 for all ME students.
Graduates of the master's ME program at Iowa State make a median salary of $80,956. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $81,943.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, ME students borrow a median amount of $24,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ME bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ME program at Iowa State is $338 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ME majors at Iowa State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 451 ME majors earned their bachelor's degree from Iowa State. Of these graduates, 87% were men and 13% 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, 75% 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 ME.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 339 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 32 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 373 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 181 |
| Civil Engineering | 179 |
| Industrial Engineering | 149 |
| Chemical Engineering | 136 |
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