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The bachelor's program at Iowa was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Graduate Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 64 |
| Best Engineering Schools | 76 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 84 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 398 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 457 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 70 students received their master’s degree in engineering from Iowa. This makes it the #152 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 39 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2022, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa paid an average of $1,291 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
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The engineering program at Iowa awarded 398 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 72% of these degrees went to men with the other 28% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 285 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 28 |
Iowa does not offer an online option for its engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa Online Learning page.
Of the 65 students who earned a master's degree in Engineering from Iowa in 2021-2022, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at University of Iowa.
Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 105 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 104 |
| Computer Engineering | 89 |
| Civil Engineering | 58 |
| Chemical Engineering | 49 |
| Industrial Engineering | 42 |
| Electrical Engineering | 35 |
| Environmental Engineering | 13 |
| General Engineering | 8 |
| Other Engineering | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 349 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 147 |
| Physical Sciences | 122 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 70 |
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