Best Electrical Engineering Schools Near Fort Dodge, IA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Fort Dodge, Iowa has 1 accredited school offering electrical engineering programs. Fort Dodge has a population of about 24,788. Median household income is $61,769 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning electrical engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $147,320 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Electrical Engineering Schools to Fort Dodge

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer electrical engineering programs near Fort Dodge, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fort Dodge city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Fort Dodge. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Iowa State University

Ames, IA 42.9 miles from Fort Dodge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,386
Avg net price $18,589/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 169

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA 108.4 miles from Fort Dodge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,559
Avg net price $25,807/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA 147.4 miles from Fort Dodge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,762
Avg net price $22,531/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 199

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa electrical engineering page.

Electrical Engineering Wages Near Fort Dodge

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Electrical Engineers $105,820
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $81,330
Computer Hardware Engineers $125,120
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $74,840
Electrical and Electronics Drafters $74,470
Architectural and Engineering Managers $147,320
Mechanical Engineers $97,700
Engineers, All Other $103,090

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Fort Dodge at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,788 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $61,769 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited electrical engineering schools are near Fort Dodge, IA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering electrical engineering programs near Fort Dodge. The closest is Iowa State University in Ames, IA (42.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Iowa State University (42.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying electrical engineering roles in Iowa?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying electrical engineering-related roles in Iowa are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($147,320), Computer Hardware Engineers ($125,120), Electrical Engineers ($105,820). Wages for Fort Dodge workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ames instead of Fort Dodge?

Ames, IA is 43.6 miles from Fort Dodge and has its own set of local electrical engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Fort Dodge an affordable place to study electrical engineering?

Fort Dodge’s median household income of $61,769 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fort Dodge while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Fort Dodge

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Fort Dodge:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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