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 ae programs.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #8 on College Factual's Best Schools for ae list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in agricultural engineering. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in ae from Iowa State. This makes it the #3 most popular school for ae master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in ae in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ae students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa State is $72,376. This is higher than $65,020, which is the national median for all ae bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, ae students borrow a median amount of $41,544 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ae bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $43,353.
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. 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 |
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Of the 78 ae students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Iowa State, about 76% were men and 24% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% 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 ae.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Iowa State ae 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.
The ae program at Iowa State awarded 10 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 80% of these degrees went to men with the other 20% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% 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 master's in ae.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ae majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 406 |
| Computer Engineering | 347 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 180 |
| Civil Engineering | 166 |
| Industrial Engineering | 160 |
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