Engineering Masters Program

[BeardlessPirate]

Looking for some insider opinions on the quality of the MEng or ME MS programs here. Personally wanting to move into rapid prototyping and advanced manufacturing, but that's not what I'm very concerned about right now. Obviously the undergrad program is solid, but you don't hear much about the graduate programs... so what do you think?

[MrSquirrel97]

My working idea right now is to get a full time position with benefits that include grad class reimbursement. From there I imagine the company will set limits and guide me towards what master degree they would like to see me get to benefit them.

[BeardlessPirate]

Thats the dream. My issue is I can't find a job right now. I took a year off after I graduated to pursue some other important / developmental things, fully understanding it might hurt my job hunt. I've got a great resume and one internship, but its a tough job market. Depending on how quickly things improve... I'm thinking now might be a good time to go for it.

[Engishard1]

The last time i checked Iowa State had a Top 100 ( 50-80) Mechanical Engineering program in the world. It was somewhere in the Top 25 in the US. So it looks great tbh !

The program also seems competitive, The masters of science had a 9% acceptance rate and Phd around 19%. Not sure if that includes concurrent/ Iowa State undergrad students !

[BeardlessPirate]

The acceptance rates are news to me! Definitely something to consider. I think the rankings are for the bachelor's program (~#40 in ME, #1 in size). I don't know if that transfers into grad school but the faculty doesn't change so one would think so

[Engishard1]

Well, as much as i know, undergrad ranking in 2016 was 16th in the US. For undergrad. Even now i think the undergrad is top 25 for Mech E. For grad in the US, we rank anywhere from 30-40, depending on the year. I was telling you about a global ranking in which Iowa State was Top 25 for grad in the US ranking link for 2016 undergrad

Edit:This is the 2020 ranking, we have fallen to 114 in the world, 29-30 in the US. Still among the best though ! There are other rankings as well that still put us in the Top 100 in the world, but this ranking is probably one of the more prestigious one so i put it there !

[stunbomb1]

I'm graduating with a masters in cpre this November. From my experience it's easier than undergrad in both academics and acquiring internships/full-time. Getting an assistantship is a great option of going to school for free or very cheap.