Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa · Public · 25,367 undergraduates
Of 94 programs with reported earnings, 92 leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 231 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,582 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,506 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,463 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,605 |
| $110k and up | $22,496 |
| All families (average) | $18,589 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $78,304 | +$41,174 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $85,938 | +$48,808 | clears the bar | $22,822 | 0.5 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $66,482 | +$29,352 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $105,753 | +$68,623 | clears the bar | $23,750 | 0.3 yrs |
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $51,644 | +$14,514 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.4 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $75,360 | +$38,230 | clears the bar | $19,625 | 0.5 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $52,671 | +$15,541 | clears the bar | $26,581 | 1.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,286 | +$12,156 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $60,059 | +$22,929 | clears the bar | $23,204 | 1 yr |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $83,267 | +$46,137 | clears the bar | $22,452 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,447 | +$16,317 | clears the bar | $22,375 | 1.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $47,462 | +$10,332 | clears the bar | $22,529 | 2.2 yrs |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $67,529 | +$30,399 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $94,089 | +$56,959 | clears the bar | $26,017 | 0.5 yrs |
| Veterinary Medicine | First Professional Degree | $111,742 | +$74,612 | clears the bar | $138,980 | 1.9 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 94 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 19% of students receive Pell grants · 75% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.