Mechanical Engineering programs in Iowa
6 colleges in Iowa offer Mechanical Engineering, from bachelor's degree to doctorate (research). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Iowa State University, University of Iowa, and Dordt University.
Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard
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Colleges
Sorted by graduates in Mechanical Engineering. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.
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Iowa State University
Ames, IA · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $18,589
- Graduation rate
- 75%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $63,386
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctorate (research)- Average net price
- $22,531
- Graduation rate
- 75%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $64,762
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Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $25,807
- Graduation rate
- 70%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $52,559
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Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $24,691
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $59,531
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Loras College
Dubuque, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $20,716
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $58,289
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William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $22,601
- Graduation rate
- 33%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $48,936
Program 14.1901, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).