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Chemistry in Iowa

Chemistry Schools in Iowa

215 students earned Chemistry degrees in Iowa in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Chemistry is the 55th most popular major in the state out of a total 181 majors commonly available.

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) 49
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 49
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 49
Master’s Degree 15

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: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 66.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.3%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Iowa

There are 14,890 people in the state and 1,333,980 people in the nation working in chemistry jobs.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Iowa

Chemistry grads earn an average of $74,140 in the state and $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

91% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

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

The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,494.

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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
Forensic Science Technicians 11% $76,840
Chemistry Professors 8% $82,980

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Physics 27
Geological & Earth Sciences 22
Atmospheric Sciences 7
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1

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