Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Iowa

University of Iowa ranks #1 for Mechanical Engineering in Iowa with median graduate earnings of $64,581 within two years of graduation. There are 3 schools offering Mechanical Engineering programs in the state.

Mechanical Engineering graduates in Iowa earn an average of $63,191 within two years of graduation. This is 2% below the national average of $64,585 for this major.

Dordt University is the most selective Mechanical Engineering program in Iowa with an acceptance rate of 71.2%. The average acceptance rate across Mechanical Engineering programs in the state is 81.7%.

In Iowa, private Mechanical Engineering programs produce average earnings of $57,770 vs $65,901 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.