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Best Industrial Engineering Schools in Iowa

Iowa has 3 colleges offering Industrial Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 161 recent graduates. Graduates earn $67,486 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $67,098.

3
Schools in IA
$67,486
IA Avg. Earnings
$67,098
National Avg.
100
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Industrial Engineering in Iowa

Public Schools (2)
$69,726
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$63,005
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Iowa produce comparable or higher early earnings for Industrial Engineering graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Industrial Engineering Schools in Iowa, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Iowa logo

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA · Public

$71,351
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $67,231
Graduates: 41
Acceptance: 84.7%
#2
Iowa State University logo

Iowa State University

Ames, IA · Public

$68,101
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $67,086
Graduates: 120
Acceptance: 89.1%
#3
Saint Ambrose University logo

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA · Private

$63,005
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 73.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Industrial Engineering in Iowa?
University of Iowa ranks #1 for Industrial Engineering in Iowa with median graduate earnings of $71,351 within two years of graduation. There are 3 schools offering Industrial Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Industrial Engineering graduates earn in Iowa?
Industrial Engineering graduates in Iowa earn an average of $67,486 within two years of graduation. This is 1% above the national average of $67,098 for this major.
What is the hardest Industrial Engineering school to get into in Iowa?
Saint Ambrose University is the most selective Industrial Engineering program in Iowa with an acceptance rate of 73.3%. The average acceptance rate across Industrial Engineering programs in the state is 82.4%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Industrial Engineering in Iowa?
In Iowa, private Industrial Engineering programs produce average earnings of $63,005 vs $69,726 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Iowa

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $71,489 Computer Science $67,647 Chemical Engineering $66,073 Computer and Information Sciences, General $61,418 Management Information Systems and Services $61,155 Civil Engineering $60,985 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods $59,161 International Business $55,738
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.