Applied Engineering & Technical Management
At the University of Northern Iowa, we do engineering differently.
Instead of focusing on the high level math and theory, students within our programs study the applied, or hands-on, side of engineering – meaning you’ll graduate with in-demand, employable skills.
Working within our newly renovated Applied Engineering Building and with state-of-the-art technology, we’ll make sure you have the tools and experience you need to make your mark.
What is Applied Engineering?
Applied engineers are engineers
Applied Engineering is a perfect career path if you want to bring engineering concepts to life, rather than just theorizing about them. In this field, you'll merge engineering knowledge with practical, hands-on skills to solve technical challenges.
Our department offers a variety of engineering-related degrees, ranging from manufacturing to materials to mechanical to electrical to automation and more. Though different disciplines of engineering are tasked with solving different problems, one thing that unites all engineering professionals is a drive to make existing technology better.
Innovate. Create. Engineer.
Industry-crafted programs
We prepare you for any engineering career, including those that are the most popular and in-demand.
Top 10 engineering jobs projected to have the most growth by 2026:
- Civil engineers
- Mechanical engineers
- Industrial engineers
- Electrical engineers
- Engineers (all other)
- Electronics engineers
- Petroleum engineers
- Environmental engineers
- Aerospace engineers
- Computer hardware engineers
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Industry-crafted programs
We prepare you for any engineering career, including those that are the most popular and in-demand.
Top 10 engineering jobs projected to have the most growth by 2026:
- Civil engineers
- Mechanical engineers
- Industrial engineers
- Electrical engineers
- Engineers (all other)
- Electronics engineers
- Petroleum engineers
- Environmental engineers
- Aerospace engineers
- Computer hardware engineers
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Growing field
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates a large need for engineers and engineering-related professionals over the next 10 years due to job growth and replacing those leaving the workforce.
Most affordable
four-year engineering-related programs in Iowa.
84% higher earnings
The typical earnings for a bachelor’s degree holder is 84% higher than someone with only a high school diploma.
Welcome to the Applied Engineering Building
The new home of engineering on campus.
- Complete renovation added 40,000 square feet of learning space – bringing expanded labs and increased opportunities for hands-on learning.
- Includes an impressive 60,000 square-foot commercial foundry, leading the way in research and development for the manufacturing industry.
- Featuring state-of-the-art labs and equipment, meaning you'll be trained in the latest and greatest tools of the trade.
Alumni Spotlight
Equipped with a network of meaningful relationships and in-demand skills, our graduates enter the workforce ready to tackle real-world challenges and excel in their field.
See where an engineering degree from UNI can take you.
