by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how ISU compares to other colleges that offer electrical engineering.
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ISU is in the top 15% of the country for electrical engineering. In particular, it placed #43 out of 310 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University conferred 98 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Electrical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ISU report a median salary of $92,805 a year. This is higher than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, electrical engineering students accumulate a median of $26,997 in student loans. This is above $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
Learn more about ISU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 90% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU are White. Roughly 63% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the electrical engineering majors at Iowa State University.
The electrical engineering program at ISU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 98 |
ISU awarded 98 degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the latest year of data — 10% to women and 90% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (63%).