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Engineering Technologies Schools in Iowa

1,007 students earned Engineering Tech degrees in Iowa in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Engineering Technologies is the 4th most popular major out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in Iowa

Engineering Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 357
Bachelor’s Degree 281
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 200
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 200
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 135

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a engineering tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering tech majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 68.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 13.4%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 66,210 people employed in jobs related to an engineering tech degree, compared to 6,146,030 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Technologies Jobs in Iowa

Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $56,410 in the state and $62,890 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids
135 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,604 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,078 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 84% of students get financical aid.

#2

Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,536 Total Students

69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending DMACC will pay a net price of $10,465. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Iowa State University

Ames
99 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
30,708 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,351. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#4

Waldorf University

Forest City
83 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,520 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,604. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Indian Hills Community College

Ottumwa
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,385 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,973 after graduation. The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 96% of students get financical aid.

#6

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
9,217 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,621 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#7

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,684 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,974 a year.

#8

Eastern Iowa Community College District

Davenport
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,460 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. 98% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $10,401.

#9

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,085 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,020 a year.

#10

Hamilton Technical College

Davenport
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
103 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,020 a year. An average student at Hamilton Technical College will pay a net price of $18,852.

Engineering Technologies Careers in IA

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Semiconductor Processors 33% $0
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 19% $50,690
Environmental Engineering Technicians 18% $45,670
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 18% $36,790
Construction Managers 14% $78,040
Architectural and Civil Drafters 14% $53,010
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 14% $60,500
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 12% $47,870
Civil Engineering Technicians 11% $51,260
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 11% $53,390
Drafters 10% $51,570
Mechanical Drafters 10% $51,380
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 9% $51,710
Engineering Technicians 9% $55,300
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 9% $38,570
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 8% $40,190
Medical Equipment Repairers 7% $38,580
Industrial Engineering Technicians 7% $51,610
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 6% $52,770
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 4% $64,540
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -5% $45,590
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -6% $39,860

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