Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Iowa State University · Ames, IA

CIP 14.10

$84,913Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$99,705Median earnings 4 years after
$107,338Median earnings 5 years after
$25,020Median federal debt
112Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering at Iowa State University earn a median of $84,913 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $100,647 four years after graduating (middle half: $84,635–$122,440). Median debt is $25,020, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Iowa schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Iowa
Iowa City
$70,686$24,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering graduates from Iowa State University make?

The median salary is $84,913 one year after graduation and $107,338 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,020.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.