by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ISU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ISU as a strong choice for chemistry, ranked #183 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 183 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Iowa | 3 of 4 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Plains States Region | 14 of 28 |
The table below lists every degree level available for chemistry at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for chemistry at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 3 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 13 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 178 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, chemistry students accumulate a median of $23,250 in student loans. This is below $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
Read more about ISU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Roughly 68% of graduates 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Graduate study is also available at ISU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 18 |