Construction Engineering at Iowa State University
Ames, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 58 graduates a year
Iowa State University graduates in construction engineering earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Iowa State University Compares for Construction Engineering
All 13 colleges reporting construction engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $116,219 | $119,417 | #1 | $74,445 |
| 2 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $114,594 | $104,273 | #6 | $90,836 |
| 3 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $105,964 | $106,588 | #3 | $80,936 |
| 4 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $105,964 | $106,588 | #4 | $80,936 |
| 5 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $102,699 | $93,517 | #10 | $82,627 |
| 6 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $102,312 | $104,021 | #7 | $75,421 |
| 7 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $101,108 | $108,470 | #2 | $76,966 |
| 8 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $100,676 | $105,899 | #5 | $77,845 |
| 9 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $94,505 | $101,417 | #8 | $76,574 |
| 10 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $92,984 | $99,228 | #9 | $71,751 |
| 11 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $82,365 | $87,896 | #11 | $69,146 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Iowa State University construction engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $77,845 one year after graduating and $100,676 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Iowa State University rank for construction engineering?
Among 13 colleges reporting earnings for construction engineering graduates, Iowa State University ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is construction engineering at Iowa State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for construction engineering ($97,303), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,609.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.