Materials Engineering

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

CIP 14.18

$65,831Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$83,416Median earnings 4 years after

$87,838Median earnings 5 years after

$23,000Median federal debt

37Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Materials Engineering at Iowa State University earn a median of $65,831 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $91,449 four years after graduating (middle half: $76,710–$109,151). Median debt is $23,000, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Materials Engineering graduates from Iowa State University make?

The median salary is $65,831 one year after graduation and $87,838 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,000.

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