by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at ISU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ISU highly for chemical engineering, ranked #44 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 44 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Iowa | 1 of 2 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 of 12 |
Here is each degree level granted in chemical engineering at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University awarded 73 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ISU report a median salary of $87,688 a year. This is higher than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ISU, chemical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $20,188 in student loans. This is below $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 60% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at ISU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 4 |
