by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how ISU compares to other colleges that offer computer engineering.
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ISU is in the top 5% of the country for computer engineering. In particular, it placed #67 out of 230 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University handed out 217 bachelor’s degrees in computer engineering.
Computer Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ISU report a median salary of $95,433 a year. This is above $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ISU, computer engineering students borrow a median amount of $24,337 in student loans. This is higher than $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 85% of computer engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of computer engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. About 65% of graduates 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 computer engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 140 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Among recent graduates, 83% of computer engineering master’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of computer engineering master’s degree graduates at ISU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into 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 computer engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 89% of computer engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The largest share of computer engineering doctoral degree graduates at ISU are Non-Resident Alien. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a doctoral in computer engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer engineering majors at Iowa State University.
This computer engineering program at ISU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Software Engineering | 142 |
ISU awarded 142 completions in computer software engineering in the latest year of data — 18% to women and 82% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (63%).