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Chemical Engineering in Iowa

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Chemical Engineering Schools in Iowa

189 Chem Eng students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Chemical Engineering is the 61st most popular major in the state out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemical Engineering Majors in Iowa

Chem Eng majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 171
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Master’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a chem eng major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chem eng majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 66.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.6%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in Iowa

There are 4,900 people in the state and 399,910 people in the nation working in chem eng jobs.

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Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in Iowa

Chem Eng grads earn an average of $107,490 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Iowa that offer chem eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,002. Graduates earn an average $48,810 after graduation. 93% of students get financical aid.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,768 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,401.

#3

Dordt University

Sioux Center
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,889 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,313. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Chemical Engineering Careers in IA

Some of the careers chem eng majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Chemical Engineers 19% $100,640
Engineering Professors 14% $102,490
Engineers 9% $75,280
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $114,740

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to chem eng.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Mechanical Engineering 612
Computer Engineering 449
Civil Engineering 264
Industrial Engineering 240
Aeronautical Engineering 181
Biomedical Engineering 175
Electrical Engineering 169
Agricultural Engineering 81

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