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Chemistry in Iowa

Chemistry Schools in Iowa

195 Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Chemistry is the 70th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Iowa

Chemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32
Master’s Degree 12

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a chemistry major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chemistry majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 68.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.3%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 14,010 people employed in jobs related to a chemistry degree, compared to 1,217,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a chemistry grad in the state is $71,120, compared to a typical salary of $83,850 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

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

A typical student attending Iowa State will pay a net price of $15,494. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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Chemistry Careers in IA

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Chemists 20% $70,730
Chemistry Professors 8% $82,980
High School Teachers 7% $56,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Analytical Chemistry 6
Organic Chemistry 4
Physical Chemistry 3
Inorganic Chemistry 1

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