Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$81,779
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$81,779
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$79,890
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,838
All programs at Iowa State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
429
Completers (IPEDS)
386
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$22,822
Median Debt
0.28
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$190/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$81,779
Median Earnings
Mechanical Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $115,915 | — |
| Duke University | $101,532 | $10,000 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $101,325 | $19,690 |
| SUNY Maritime College | $99,578 | $25,064 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $99,498 | $10,750 |
| Santa Clara University | $99,067 | $19,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $98,644 | $11,507 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $98,455 | $13,000 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $97,701 | $16,500 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $97,466 | $20,500 |
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.