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Engineering Technologies Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 942 students earned their Engineering Tech degrees in IA.

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

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 380
Bachelor’s Degree 251
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 196
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 196
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 115
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 115
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 115

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: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 70.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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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:

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $32,553 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 71% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $9,557.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State. In their early career, Iowa State grads earn an average salary of $48,810.

#4

Waldorf University

Forest City
83 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
3,025 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.10% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,279 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,242. Graduates earn an average $31,962 after graduation. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $43,071 after graduation.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,791 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,682. Graduates earn an average $32,227 after graduation. 100% of the teachers are full time.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.10% which is lower than average. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges grads earn an average salary of $29,935.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,042 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,802 a year. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 85% of students get financical aid.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
120 Total Students

An average student at Hamilton Technical College will pay a net price of $20,011. The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 85% of students get financical aid.

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
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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