How promising is BME at Iowa?

beastman
Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:01:56 +0000

Uncanny, your assessment seems to be very much on-target. You are wise to consider the likelihood of co-op/internship in your decision as those jobs pay real money that can make a serious dent in your out-of-pocket costs. I’d suggest you create a quickie spreadsheet which plops a couple of those gigs into the equation to see how things shake out for your entire time at school. The Iowa website does have excellent statistics on compensation earned by co-ops/interns and while there are no guarantees of these jobs or those salaries, it’s better than guessing. I also pay OOS for my son and it’s understood that he work two sessions as a co-op to help pay the bills. I could’ve sent him to the U of MN for much less.

Also, be advised that if you got the $4300 you will also likely get the Engineering Excellence Scholarship - though you must apply for it. It’s only $1500 for first-year only but it’s something.