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International students must have above-average academic performance in their previous education for Iowa State University admissions 2025. Applicants can check below the application deadline for UG and PG admission at Iowa:

  • Iowa State University deadline for UG admission is on a Rolling basis
  • ISU application deadlines vary by program for graduate admission

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IOWA Placement
  • ISU graduates, on average earn INR 71 L 10 years after earning their degrees.
  • Iowa State University placement rate is 78.6% for bachelor's
  • Iowa State University placement rate is 82.8% for master's

Iowa State University Placement overview

According to the Iowa State University Career Outcomes Report 2022-23, 78.6% of bachelor's and 82.8% of master's graduates get job offers within six months after the degree. Whereas, the Iowa State University placement rate for MS and M.Engineering graduates is 98%. The average salary of BS graduates per year is INR 62.09 L, whereas, the average salary of MS and M. Engineering graduates is INR 75.55 L per year. Top employers who hire Iowa graduates are Meta, Google, John Deere, Microsoft, Amazon, etc.

Iowa State University Placement Highlights

Iowa State University placement rate is 78.6% for bachelor's graduates. Students get job offers from top employers and work in top industries such as Operations, Business Development, and Engineering. The table below includes the highlights of Iowa State University placements for students:

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Placement rate

Bachelor’s: 78.6%

Master’s: 82.8%

Average salary

INR 71 L (10 years after earning their degrees)

Top three industries

Operations, Business Development, and Engineering

Top employers

Meta, Google, John Deere, Microsoft, Amazon, etc.

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3.8/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 17% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Friendly
Multi-dimensional
Sporty
Internships3.6
Part time work3.7
Post study jobs3.8
Quality of faculty4.2
Student Life4.1
Value for money3.6
Public transportation4.3
Safety4.1
Indian Food2.9
Permanent Immigration3.4
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Master of Business Administration - Batch of 2026
3.9
Do not come to this university if you have no scholarship.
Tips: This place has been pretty transformative, personally speaking, but I would not recommend coming here without an adequate scholarship. Moreover, there are no more job prospects for international students or immigrants here, so you ought to plan according. Professors reward participation and take their feedback seriously, as this will help you in the long run. Once you graduate, the college has little to no further involvement, so you will have to fend for yourself.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 3250
Prepping time for classes34 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 75950
Reviewed on 29 May 2025Read more
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M.A. in political science - Batch of 2025
3.9
Iowa State University is an underrated yet good place to plan for your higher studies.
Tips: Iowa State University is an underrated yet good place to plan for your higher studies. The lifestyle is calmer and more slow-paced than other colleges, and you can also expect to be a little on the outskirts of the city, but I feel this adds to the charm of the place. Living is quite affordable, and the faculty is very passionate and helpful. I feel I have made the right choice.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 3075
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 70550
Reviewed on 29 May 2025Read more
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M.S in Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2026
4.3
Iowa State University: A research institute that deserves more recognition.
Tips: This is a research-focused institute where you will find students from all over the world. They provide ample scholarships and on-campus working opportunities. The people here are great and extremely supportive. They will go out of their way to make sure you feel comfortable. Overall, I am satisfied with my experience here.
Likes (Public transportation): I found the local public transportation system to be very convenient for travel within the city. Buses start at around 6 in the morning and go on till 10 PM. There is excellent connectivity between different parts of the campus town.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): The career fair here mainly targets Bachelor's and Masters degree students. Companies that sponsor visas and support international students are marked separately for ease of locating them. Several companies sponsor visas and support a comfortable lifestyle.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 950
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 77500
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2024Read more
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2025
3
A transition to the new environment and culture shift.
Tips: Moving to a new country was quite a challenging experience initially. The cultural shift was significant, I had to adapt to new social norms, academic expectations, and even different daily routines. However, I found that choosing my friends and major makes a huge difference so just make sure to choose your friends wisely.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 575
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024Read more
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Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2025
3.1
A good public college with an excellent course and faculty.
Tips: Before joining this college students should know that there is a culture shift as the diversity in the college is very low compared to others. I received a scholarship of $11,000 a year just before registering for the college for SAT scoring and grades. I am satisfied with my university course for the most part as it is well made.
Likes (Student Life): I spend my day in college mainly doing homework and then socializing with my friends. What I enjoy the most about my college life is being able to meet new people from different parts of the world. There are many events on campus, including multicultural events. The campus is enjoyable and is not too stressful.
Dislikes (Part time work): On campus jobs are very limited for anything other than dining center jobs. Off campus opportunities are good as there are many stores and companies situated around campus that allow students to work with little to no experience. Part time work is typically easy to manage as hours can be personally chosen to match the schedule. The average payout for part time work is around $12-$13 per hour.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 300
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2024Read more
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BS in Apparel Merchandising, Design - Batch of 2027
4.2
Food options are not too good.
Tips: I personally feel, that students should know that it's okay to come without a very clear idea in terms of academics since a lot of people come as open major or switch later. Know your interests, be involved, find your people, and find a good balance in academics and activities.
Likes (Part time work): I recently got a part-time job at Iowa State and I really enjoy it. My manager is really helpful and cooperative. I do find managing my academics and part-time work quite easy. The average payout is $15 per hour for 10-20 hrs per week. There are a lot of opportunities on campus, but it's necessary to apply on time.
Dislikes (Indian Food): I personally do not like the food options at Iowa State. I wish there could be more Indian food preferences. Throughout the week I find myself eating out a lot which is quite unhealthy. I find the dining hall food to be stale a lot of the time and I wish they could work on that.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 300
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
Reviewed on 1 May 2024Read more
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Iowa State University Placement FAQs

Q:   What type of career services are provided by Iowa State University College of Engineering?
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Various type of career services are provided by the College of Engineering of Iowa State University. These services include advice on your resume or cover letter and preparing for an interview, etc. Also, you can check the positions at the online, career management system named as CyHire. Apart from these, you can also go for internships and take part in the career fairs.

Q:   Who are the top recruiters of the College of Engineering graduates of Iowa State University?
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Some of the top recruiters of the College of Engineering graduates of Iowa State University as per major (2017-2022) are Collins Aerospace, Raytheon, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force for Aerospace Engineering; ADM, Ecolab Inc, Amcor, etc. for Chemical Engineering; ISG, Terracon, HR Green, Foth Companies, etc. for Civil Engineering; Emerson, IBM, Intel, ITC Holdings Corp. for Electrical Engineering.

Q:   What is the placement rate of Iowa State University College of Engineering?
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If we look at the Iowa State University placement rate for 2021-22, then for BS graduates, it is 97%. In case, of the MS and M. Engineering graduates, the placement rate is 98%.

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Answered 10 months ago

Here are some of the top recruiters for Iowa State University MBA graduates:

  • Cargill
  • Conagra Brands
  • Intel
  • Citadel
  • Midwest Asset
  • Walmart 
  • Honeywell
  • General Mills
  • U.S. Bank
  • Pella
  • PIC

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Nishtha Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a year ago

Top 3 majors are Iowa State for undergraduates are Mechanical Engineering (1660 graduates), Kinesiology and Health (934), Finance (928). 

More specifically, usually for male students, Mechanical engineering, finance, and chemical engineering are the most common majors and for female students, kinesio

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Sanjana Shankar Mahabal

Beginner-Level 4

Answered a year ago

Yes, it is easy for students to find part-time jobs at Iowa State University. There is a student job board on the university portal and students can find various part-time jobs there according to different college, location, summer/semester jobs, or according to different categories such as IT, dini

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Sanjana Shankar Mahabal

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 years ago

There are two types of part-time positions available at Iowa State University for its enrolled students: work-study and non-work study. To be considered for work-study eligibility, applicants must submit the FAFSA.

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Atul Mishra

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 4 months ago

Iowa offers 100+ bachelor's degrees and 100+ master's programs. Some of the most popular majors at Iowa State University, along with the percentage of degree recipients for the same is given below:

Bachelor’s degree 

% 

Master’s degree 

% 

Mechanical Engineering 

5.5% 

Information Technology 

14.1% 

General Marketing & Marketing Management 

5.12% 

Human Computer Interaction 

5.39% 

Kinesiology & Exercise Science 

3.87% 

Dietetics 

4.93% 

General Psychology 

3.8% 

Accounting 

4.47% 

General Animal Sciences 

3.59% 

Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering 

4.13% 

General Finance 

3.28% 

General Biomedical Sciences 

3.56% 

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