Chemistry at University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
University of Iowa graduates in chemistry earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Iowa 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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| 155 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $60,413 | $57,501 | #190 | $31,815 |
| 156 | Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC | $60,324 | $66,890 | #97 | — |
| 157 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $60,318 | $68,466 | #76 | $33,931 |
| 158 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $60,227 | $63,351 | #143 | $44,847 |
| 159 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $60,065 | $64,098 | #139 | $43,840 |
| 160 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $60,064 | $62,178 | #151 | — |
| 161 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $60,021 | $64,411 | #133 | $36,891 |
Other Chemistry Credentials at University of Iowa
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $100,644 | — |
| Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | — | $90,234 | — |
Other Majors at University of Iowa by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Iowa chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,847 one year after graduating and $60,227 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Iowa rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of Iowa ranks #158 by median pay four years after graduation, and #143 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of Iowa worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,650.
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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.