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 was ranked #37 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for chemistry majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 37 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 38 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $43,870 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 chemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from Iowa State. Of these graduates, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Iowa State does not offer an online option for its chemistry 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.
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from Iowa State in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 31 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 20 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 20 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.