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Iowa State University
Ames, IA · Public · General
Iowa State University is a public institution in Ames, IA. With a 89% admission rate and 1,350 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 25,033 students, offers 73 programs with earnings data, and has a 75% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
89%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,350
Enrollment
25,033
Completion Rate
75%
Cost of Attendance
$23,309
In-State Tuition
$10,497
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,683
Programs
73
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 73 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($23K)
Showing 73 of 73 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $84,913 | $107,338 | $23,309 | 3.6x | |
| 2 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $79,182 | $111,313 | $23,309 | 3.4x | |
| 3 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $78,517 | $108,762 | $23,309 | 3.4x | |
| 4 | Construction EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,845 | $95,401 | $23,309 | 3.3x | |
| 5 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,184 | $96,097 | $23,309 | 3.3x | |
| 6 | Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,036 | $92,551 | $23,309 | 3.2x | |
| 7 | Industrial EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,310 | $88,344 | $23,309 | 3.2x | |
| 8 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,900 | $88,697 | $23,309 | 3.1x | |
| 9 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,502 | $86,261 | $23,309 | 3.1x | |
| 10 | Agricultural EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,376 | $77,659 | $23,309 | 3.1x | |
| 11 | Materials EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $65,831 | $87,838 | $23,309 | 2.8x | |
| 12 | Environmental Control Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,707 | — | $23,309 | 2.7x | |
| 13 | Agricultural MechanizationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,321 | $73,127 | $23,309 | 2.7x | |
| 14 | Engineering-Related FieldsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,416 | $77,775 | $23,309 | 2.7x | |
| 15 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,397 | — | $23,309 | 2.6x | |
| 16 | Food Science and TechnologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,351 | $63,741 | $23,309 | 2.6x | |
| 17 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,479 | $73,400 | $23,309 | 2.5x | |
| 18 | Architectural Sciences and TechnologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,928 | — | $23,309 | 2.5x | |
| 19 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,619 | $81,208 | $23,309 | 2.5x | |
| 20 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,188 | $78,149 | $23,309 | 2.5x | |
| 21 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,974 | $75,665 | $23,309 | 2.4x | |
| 22 | ArchitectureBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,957 | $70,118 | $23,309 | 2.4x | |
| 23 | Agricultural Business and ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,967 | $68,687 | $23,309 | 2.3x | |
| 24 | Landscape ArchitectureBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,355 | $62,093 | $23,309 | 2.3x | |
| 25 | StatisticsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,132 | — | $23,309 | 2.3x |
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