by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ISU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ISU highly for civil engineering, ranked #71 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 71 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in Iowa | 1 of 3 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 19 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in civil engineering at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 96 |
| Master’s | 26 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
| Professional Certificate | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University conferred 96 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for civil engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Civil Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at ISU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $77,289 a year. This is above $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ISU, civil engineering students accumulate a median of $25,250 in student loans. This is above $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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Among recent graduates, 77% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. About 72% 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 civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Graduate study is also available at ISU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 26 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Civil Engineering | 21 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Civil Engineering | 5 |
