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Chemical Engineering in Iowa

Chemical Engineering Schools in Iowa

Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in Iowa

There are 3,350 people in the state and 443,190 people in the nation working in Chem Eng jobs.

Chemical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. IA

Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a Chem Eng grad in the state is $123,798, compared to a typical salary of $147,107 nationwide.

Chemical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. IA

There are 3 colleges in Iowa that offer Chem Eng degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,667 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,110 a year. The school admits about 85% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 89%.

#3

Dordt University

Sioux Center

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,256 a year. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Chemical Engineering Careers in IA

Some of the careers Chem Eng majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Chemical Engineers $130,903
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Nanosystems Engineers $50,152
Wind Energy Engineers $98,460
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Solar Energy Systems Engineers $116,775
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar $59,756
Robotics Engineers $72,925
Mechatronics Engineers $115,569
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $121,651

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Chem Eng.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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View Nationwide Chemical Engineering Report

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