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Engineering at University of Iowa

398 Bachelor's Degrees
70 Master's Degrees
39 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Iowa ranks among other schools offering degrees in engineering.

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Engineering Degrees Available at Iowa

Iowa Engineering Rankings

The bachelor's program at Iowa was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Engineering Graduate Degree Schools 57
Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools 64
Best Engineering Schools 76
Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools 84

Popularity of Engineering at Iowa

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 398 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 457 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 70 students received their master’s degree in engineering from Iowa. This makes it the #152 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 39 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2022, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Engineering from Iowa Cost?

$10,964 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$39,449 Average Student Debt

Iowa Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Iowa paid an average of $1,291 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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $9,016 $30,979
Fees $1,948 $1,948
Books and Supplies $950 $950
On Campus Room and Board $12,616 $12,616
On Campus Other Expenses $4,066 $4,066

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Iowa Engineering Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The engineering program at Iowa awarded 398 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 72% of these degrees went to men with the other 28% going to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in engineering.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 30
Black or African American 11
Hispanic or Latino 30
White 285
Non-Resident Aliens 14
Other Races 28

Does Iowa Offer an Online BS in Engineering?

Online degrees for the Iowa engineering 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 Online Learning page.

Iowa Engineering Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 65 students who earned a master's degree in Engineering from Iowa in 2021-2022, 63% were men and 37% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in engineering.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 47
Non-Resident Aliens 9
Other Races 2

Engineering Student Diversity at Iowa

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at University of Iowa.

Engineering Majors

Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Biomedical Engineering 105
Mechanical Engineering 104
Computer Engineering 89
Civil Engineering 58
Chemical Engineering 49
Industrial Engineering 42
Electrical Engineering 35
Environmental Engineering 13
General Engineering 8
Other Engineering 3

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 349
Mathematics & Statistics 147
Physical Sciences 122
Natural Resources & Conservation 70

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