Mechanical Engineering at University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 101 graduates a year
University of Iowa graduates in mechanical engineering earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Iowa Compares for Mechanical Engineering
All 318 colleges reporting mechanical 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $131,967 | $116,211 | #3 | $83,957 |
| 2 | California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA | $126,395 | $115,011 | #5 | $92,315 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $122,111 | $111,113 | #10 | $81,865 |
| 4 | Duke University Durham, NC | $120,991 | $129,841 | #1 | $89,938 |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $119,371 | $108,620 | #16 | $88,497 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $117,072 | $106,528 | #28 | — |
| 7 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $115,927 | $101,747 | #53 | $85,328 |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,492 | $116,439 | #2 | $66,876 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $112,212 | $106,803 | #27 | $85,440 |
| 10 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $111,491 | $106,116 | #32 | $72,036 |
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| 208 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA | $89,310 | $78,647 | #313 | $71,559 |
| 209 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $89,129 | $81,160 | #298 | $65,794 |
| 210 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $89,099 | $80,218 | #303 | $62,534 |
| 211 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $89,078 | $93,699 | #136 | $71,732 |
| 212 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $89,074 | $92,473 | #154 | $68,018 |
| 213 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $89,056 | $100,838 | #61 | $71,169 |
| 214 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $89,052 | $101,082 | #59 | $67,175 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Iowa mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,732 one year after graduating and $89,078 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Iowa rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of Iowa ranks #211 by median pay four years after graduation, and #136 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of Iowa worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,922.
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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.