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Chemical Engineering at University of Iowa

Chemical Engineering at University of Iowa

If you plan to study Chemical Engineering, take a look at what University of Iowa. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, IA.

During the most recent reporting year, 45 chemical engineering degrees were granted at University of Iowa.

Studying Online at University of Iowa

Online coursework is an option at University of Iowa. Of 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at University of Iowa

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Iowa’s Chemical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #2 of 2
Best Value Iowa #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #8 of 12
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #11 of 12
Best Value Nationwide #110 of 159
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #111 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #2 of 2
Best Value Iowa #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #8 of 12
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #11 of 12
Best Value Nationwide #110 of 159
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #111 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from University of Iowa

Graduates of University of Iowa’s Chemical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Chemical Engineering at University of Iowa
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $64,942
2 years $64,990
3 years $71,106
4 years $79,778
5 years $90,804

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Iowa report median earnings of $79,778, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.

Chemical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Iowa

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Iowa comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Iowa, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Iowa are 33% women (15) and 67% men (30).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Iowa

Of the 41 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 37% were women (15) and 63% were men (26).

University of Iowa gender breakdown of Chemical Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 28
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Asian 5
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at University of Iowa

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Iowa

Among the 1 master’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

University of Iowa gender breakdown of Chemical Engineering Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at University of Iowa

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Iowa

Of the 3 doctoral chemical engineering graduates at University of Iowa, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

University of Iowa gender breakdown of Chemical Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

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

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

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

More Specific Chemical Engineering Concentrations at University of Iowa

This Chemical Engineering program at University of Iowa offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Chemical Engineering 45

Highest-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering program at University of Iowa pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Chemical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Chemical Engineers $130,903
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $121,651
Solar Energy Systems Engineers $116,775
Mechatronics Engineers $115,569
Microsystems Engineers $104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Wind Energy Engineers $98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Photonics Engineers $84,667

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