by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Iowa State ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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Iowa State is in the top 10% of the country for chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 236 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Iowa State. This makes it the #216 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #56 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,450 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Iowa State University.
Of the 37 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Iowa State, about 62% were men and 38% 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, 70% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from Iowa State in 2021 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 34 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 17 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
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