Iowa State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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25,367
students enrolled
7,611
degrees and certificates a year
75%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$18,589
average net price a year
Tuition $8,982 in state, $26,168 out of state
$53,873
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$63,386
median earnings, 10 years after entry
94% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 21% | 1,603 |
| Business & management | 17% | 1,254 |
| Agriculture | 12% | 884 |
| Biological sciences | 6% | 480 |
| Computer & information sciences | 6% | 442 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial intelligence | 4 |
The job market around Iowa State University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Story County, where the college is.
30
open professional jobs
4
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.0%
unemployment in Story County
2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier
$69,006
median household income
Story County
47%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.0% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, business & management, biological sciences, which lead to engineering (6 open), operations (5 open), finance (5 open), sales (2 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (3 open).
Hiring most: GPAC (3), gpac (2), Robert Half (2), Sabanto (2), Sigma (2), 3M (1), AgCertain (1), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (1).
What they hire for: Engineering (6), Finance (5), Operations (5), Human Resources (3), Marketing (3), Data & Analytics (2). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Central Iowa LWDA.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Iowa
- University of IowaIowa City · 22,264 students
- University of Northern IowaCedar Falls · 7,529 students
Common questions
- How big is Iowa State University?
- Iowa State University enrolls about 25,367 students and is a public 4-year institution in Ames, Iowa. It awards about 7,611 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Iowa State University?
- 75% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Iowa State University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $53,873 six years after entry and $63,386 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Iowa State University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Iowa State University awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Iowa State University?
- 30 open professional jobs are listed in Story County, 4 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. GPAC has the most openings.
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