by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in chemistry at ISU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ISU as a strong choice for chemistry, ranked #234 out of 391 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 234 of 391 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Iowa | 4 of 4 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Plains States Region | 17 of 28 |
The table below lists every degree level available for chemistry at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University awarded 3 master’s degrees in chemistry.
ISU has not been ranked for chemistry at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at ISU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 67% 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 master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
ISU granted 2 master’s degrees in organic chemistry in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
ISU granted 1 master’s completion in analytical chemistry in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University awarded 18 doctoral degrees in chemistry.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for chemistry at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 2 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 6 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 106 |
In the most recent graduating class, 61% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at ISU are White. About 39% 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 doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
ISU awarded 5 doctoral degrees in analytical chemistry in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).
ISU granted 3 doctoral degrees in organic chemistry in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
ISU awarded 3 doctoral degrees in physical chemistry recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (33%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at ISU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemistry | 44 |