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Engineering Tech in Iowa

Engineering Tech Schools in Iowa

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

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

Education Levels of Engineering Tech 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 Tech 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 Tech 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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Tech 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
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 9% $38,570
Engineering Technicians 9% $55,300
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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