Chemistry at Iowa State University
Ames, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Iowa State University graduates in chemistry earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Iowa State University Compares for Chemistry
All 209 colleges reporting chemistry earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $93,122 | $82,004 | #10 | $47,313 |
| 2 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $90,396 | $79,339 | #14 | — |
| 3 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $88,364 | $77,814 | #20 | $62,511 |
| 4 | New York University New York, NY | $86,197 | $82,042 | #9 | $37,249 |
| 5 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #25 | $52,216 |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #26 | $52,216 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #27 | $52,216 |
| 8 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #28 | $52,216 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #29 | $52,216 |
| 10 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $84,428 | $83,922 | #2 | $54,055 |
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| 102 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $66,724 | $71,019 | #55 | $40,629 |
| 103 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $66,532 | $68,363 | #79 | $43,013 |
| 104 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $66,529 | $63,549 | #142 | $44,674 |
| 105 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $66,486 | $69,935 | #65 | $43,870 |
| 106 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $66,246 | $68,932 | #75 | $50,659 |
| 107 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $66,171 | $60,255 | #164 | $39,245 |
| 108 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $65,983 | $69,571 | #70 | $39,531 |
Other Chemistry Credentials at Iowa State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $70,782 | — | — |
Other Majors at Iowa State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Iowa State University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,870 one year after graduating and $66,486 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Iowa State University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Iowa State University ranks #105 by median pay four years after graduation, and #65 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Iowa State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,199.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.