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Chemistry at University of Iowa

Chemistry at University of Iowa

What traits are you looking for in a school for Chemistry, consider the program at University of Iowa. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Iowa sits in Iowa City, IA.

During the most recent reporting year, 73 chemistry degrees were awarded at University of Iowa.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Iowa

Many students take online classes 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.

Chemistry Rankings at University of Iowa

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Iowa’s Chemistry program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #3 of 4
Best Value Iowa #3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #16 of 28
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #22 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #192 of 390
Best Value Nationwide #278 of 389

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #3 of 4
Best Value Iowa #3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #16 of 28
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #22 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #192 of 390
Best Value Nationwide #278 of 389

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from University of Iowa

Those who finish University of Iowa’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 University of Iowa
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,178
2 years $36,312
5 years $61,755

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Chemistry graduates from University of Iowa is $25,956.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Chemistry graduates at University of Iowa, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Chemistry graduates at University of Iowa are 48% women (35) and 52% men (38).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at University of Iowa

Of the 45 bachelor’s chemistry graduates at University of Iowa, 56% were women (25) and 44% were men (20).

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

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 31
Hispanic / Latino 4
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemistry majors at University of Iowa

Minority students account for 16% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, below the national average of 40%.*

Chemistry Master’s Program at University of Iowa

Among the 7 master’s chemistry graduates at University of Iowa, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

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

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemistry majors at University of Iowa

Chemistry Doctoral Program at University of Iowa

Of the 21 doctoral chemistry graduates at University of Iowa, 38% were women (8) and 62% were men (13).

University of Iowa gender breakdown of Chemistry Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Asian 3
International (Nonresident) 8
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemistry majors at University of Iowa

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Chemistry doctoral degree recipients at University of Iowa, below 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 University of Iowa

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

Concentration Graduates
General Chemistry 73

Top-Paying Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Graduates of the Chemistry program at University of Iowa work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying 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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