General Chemistry at Iowa State University
If you plan to study General Chemistry, you may want to check out the program at Iowa State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Iowa State University is located in Ames, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 51 general chemistry degrees were granted at Iowa State University.
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Studying Online at Iowa State University
Online coursework is an option at Iowa State University. Among 30,380 students, 972 (3%) studied exclusively online and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Chemistry graduates at Iowa State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Chemistry graduates at Iowa State University are 47% women (24) and 53% men (27).
General Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at Iowa State University
Among the 44 bachelor’s general chemistry degrees awarded at Iowa State University, 50% were women (22) and 50% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of General Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
General Chemistry Doctoral Program at Iowa State University
Among the 7 doctoral general chemistry graduates at Iowa State University, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Chemistry doctoral degree recipients at Iowa State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of General Chemistry doctoral degree recipients at Iowa State University, above the national average of 18%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Chemistry Graduates
Graduates of the General Chemistry program at Iowa State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for General Chemistry graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,509 |
| Chemical Technicians | $60,181 |
| Chemists | $59,779 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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