by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Iowa. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Iowa highly for chemistry, ranked #193 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 193 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Iowa | 4 of 4 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Plains States Region | 15 of 28 |
The following degree levels are granted in chemistry at Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Iowa conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Iowa ranks competitively among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 4 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 14 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 187 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Iowa, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $25,956 in student loans. This is higher than $24,594, the typical median for all majors at Iowa.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $31,374 |
| Fees | $1,997 | $1,997 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at Iowa were White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at Iowa. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 21 |