by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Iowa State ranks among other schools offering degrees in ee.
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Iowa State is in the top 10% of the country for ee. More specifically it was ranked #26 out of 281 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 26 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
EE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $84,913 a year. This is higher than $77,687, which is the national median for all ee bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, ee students borrow a median amount of $30,495 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,750 for all ee majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ee program at Iowa State is $345 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Iowa State was $1,091 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 |
Learn more about Iowa State tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 104 students earned a bachelor's degree in ee from Iowa State. About 11% of these graduates were women and the other 89% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Iowa State does not offer an online option for its ee bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa State Online Learning page.
EE majors graduating with a master's degree from Iowa State make a median salary of $107,376 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all ee graduates with a master's is $105,380.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee 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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