Chemistry at Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa • Doctoral
Median Earnings
$70,782
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$70,782
Chemistry
National Average
$83,593
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,838
All programs at Iowa State University
Program Details
Doctoral
Credential Level
28
Completers (IPEDS)
209
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$70,782
Median Earnings
Chemistry at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley | $129,330 | — |
| Northwestern University | $126,318 | — |
| University of Florida | $117,426 | — |
| California Institute of Technology | $117,188 | — |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $116,230 | — |
| University of Arizona | $115,941 | — |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $115,909 | — |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $114,372 | — |
| University of Pennsylvania | $106,421 | — |
| University of California-Davis | $105,608 | — |
Other Programs at Iowa State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $111,019 | $30,724 |
| Industrial Engineering | $103,019 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $100,869 | $25,300 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $96,808 | $138,980 |
| Computer Engineering | $95,433 | $23,750 |
| Computer Science | $94,712 | $21,775 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $92,805 | $25,020 |
| Statistics | $91,744 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $91,318 | $22,707 |
| Chemical Engineering | $87,688 | $20,136 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.