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Chemistry Schools in Iowa

46 Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36
Master’s Degree 10

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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 34.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 52.2%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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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
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. A typical student attending Iowa State will pay a net price of $16,002.

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
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $117,890
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $68,350
Forensic Science Technicians 11% $76,840
Physics Postsecondary Professors 11% $99,910
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
Physics 27
Geological & Earth Sciences 22
Atmospheric Sciences 7
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1

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