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Chemistry at Iowa State University

Chemistry at Iowa State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Chemistry, take a look at what Iowa State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Iowa State University is located in Ames, IA.

During the most recent reporting year, 65 chemistry degrees were awarded at Iowa State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Iowa State University

Distance learning is available at Iowa State University. Of 30,380 students, 972 (3%) studied exclusively online and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Chemistry Rankings at Iowa State University

Use these rankings to compare Iowa State University’s Chemistry program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Iowa #2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #4 of 4
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #15 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #19 of 28
Best Value Nationwide #223 of 389
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #236 of 390

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Iowa #2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #4 of 4
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #15 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #19 of 28
Best Value Nationwide #223 of 389
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #236 of 390

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from Iowa State University

Graduates of Iowa State University’s Chemistry program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Chemistry at Iowa State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $45,450
2 years $49,058

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Chemistry graduates from Iowa State University stands at $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Chemistry graduates at Iowa State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Chemistry graduates at Iowa State University are 46% women (30) and 54% men (35).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at Iowa State University

Among the 44 bachelor’s chemistry degrees awarded at Iowa State University, 50% were women (22) and 50% were men (22).

Iowa State University gender breakdown of Chemistry Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 30
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemistry majors at Iowa State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University, below the national average of 40%.*

Chemistry Master’s Program at Iowa State University

Of the 3 master’s chemistry degrees awarded at Iowa State University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

Iowa State University gender breakdown of Chemistry Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry master’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemistry majors at Iowa State University

Chemistry Doctoral Program at Iowa State University

Of the 18 doctoral chemistry degrees awarded at Iowa State University, 39% were women (7) and 61% were men (11).

Iowa State University gender breakdown of Chemistry Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry doctoral degree recipients at Iowa State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Black / African American 1
Asian 2
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemistry majors at Iowa State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Chemistry doctoral degree recipients at Iowa State University, higher than the national average of 19%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Chemistry Concentrations at Iowa State University

The Chemistry program at Iowa State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Chemistry 51
Analytical Chemistry 6
Organic Chemistry 5
Physical Chemistry 3

Highest-Paying Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Those who complete Chemistry program at Iowa State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Chemistry majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226

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