by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Iowa State ranks in comparison to other schools with chem eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 123 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 121 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from Iowa State. This makes it the #92 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa State is $76,184. This is higher than $73,072, which is the national median for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $31,957 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,624 for all chem eng majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chem eng program at Iowa State is $234 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $376 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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Of the 123 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State in 2021-2022, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Iowa State does not offer an online option for its chem eng bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in chem eng from Iowa State. About 13% of these graduates were women and the other 88% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 406 |
| Computer Engineering | 347 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 180 |
| Civil Engineering | 166 |
| Industrial Engineering | 160 |
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