by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Iowa to determine which ones were the best for chemistry students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 146 bachelor's degrees in chemistry during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemistry.
Iowa State University is a great option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemistry. Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Ames.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the chemistry program state that they receive average early career earnings of $43,870.
More information about a bachelor’s in chemistry from Iowa State University
University of Iowa is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in chemistry. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the chemistry program state that they receive average early career income of $44,847.
More information about a bachelor’s in chemistry from University of IowaExplore all the Best Chemistry Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 228 | 372 |
| Minnesota | 215 | 377 |
| Kansas | 184 | 97 |
| Nebraska | 180 | 117 |
| North Dakota | 149 | 20 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 50 |
Chemistry is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Chemistry | 146 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 85 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 40 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 14 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 7 |
| General Physical Sciences | 1 |