Materials Engineering at Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$73,620
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$73,620
Materials Engineering
National Average
$75,820
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,838
All programs at Iowa State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
55
Completers (IPEDS)
61
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$23,000
Median Debt
0.31
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$192/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$73,620
Median Earnings
Materials Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $98,908 | $17,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $96,476 | — |
| Cornell University | $90,216 | $16,199 |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $90,182 | — |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $89,925 | — |
| Michigan State University | $87,537 | $24,385 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $86,838 | $19,485 |
| Drexel University | $86,535 | $31,000 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $84,790 | $16,250 |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $84,175 | $23,557 |
Other Programs at Iowa State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $111,019 | $30,724 |
| Industrial Engineering | $103,019 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $100,869 | $25,300 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $96,808 | $138,980 |
| Computer Engineering | $95,433 | $23,750 |
| Computer Science | $94,712 | $21,775 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $92,805 | $25,020 |
| Statistics | $91,744 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $91,318 | $22,707 |
| Chemical Engineering | $87,688 | $20,136 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.