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Chemical Engineering Schools in Iowa

18 students earned Chem Eng degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

A Chemical Engineering major is the 85th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chemical Engineering Majors in Iowa

Chem Eng majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Master’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a chem eng major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chem eng majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 16.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 50.0%
  • Other Races: 27.8%
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Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in Iowa

4,900 people in the state and 399,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to chem eng.

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Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in Iowa

In this state, chem eng grads earn an average of $107,490. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 2 colleges in Iowa that offer chem eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,002. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $19,401. In their early career, Iowa grads earn an average salary of $48,768.

Chemical Engineering Careers in IA

Some of the careers chem eng majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Chemical Engineers 19% $100,640
Engineering Professors 14% $102,490
Engineers 9% $75,280
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $114,740

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to chem eng.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Engineering Mechanics 79
Civil Engineering 79
Computer Engineering 71
Biomedical Engineering 62
Industrial Engineering 51
Agricultural Engineering 25
Aeronautical Engineering 21
Mechanical Engineering 17

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View Nationwide Chemical Engineering Report

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