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. Also, learn how Iowa State ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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Iowa State was ranked #48 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for me 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.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 48 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 406 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 451 degrees were handed out.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,900 a year. This is higher than $70,726, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, me students borrow a median amount of $38,186 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at Iowa State is $392 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 |
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Of the 406 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State in 2021-2022, 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, 76% 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 | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 310 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 29 |
Online degrees for the Iowa State me 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.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from Iowa State make a median salary of $98,551 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all me graduates with a master's is $92,526.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 347 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 180 |
| Civil Engineering | 166 |
| Industrial Engineering | 160 |
| Chemical Engineering | 145 |
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