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2027 Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Iowa

2 Colleges in the United States
142 Chemical Engineering Degrees Awarded
$75,762 Avg Early-Career Salary

Chemical Engineering programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for chemical engineering students.

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Best Schools for Chemical Engineering in Iowa

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall chemical engineering education in Iowa.

Top Schools in Chemical Engineering

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No school ranked higher than Iowa State University this year for chemical engineering. This very large public university is located in the city of Ames. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 96 chemical engineering degrees were awarded at Iowa State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, chemical engineering degree recipients from Iowa State University generally make around $76,184. Typical student debt for the program is $20,188. More information about a degree in chemical engineering from Iowa State University

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

A rank of #2 makes University Of Iowa one of the top schools for chemical engineering. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 46 chemical engineering degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Chemical Engineering graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $75,340 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full chemical engineering details for University Of Iowa

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

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