# University of Iowa: Chemistry (bachelor's)

Iowa City, IA. IPEDS 153658, CIP 40.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-iowa/majors/chemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,847
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,227 (U.S. median for this major: $66,486 across 209 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,956 (U.S. median $23,600)
- Rank in IA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,259

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,227 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,316 | $64,940 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $15,489 | $65,673 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $19,930 | $84,503 | 3.6 years |
| 75-110k | $23,811 | $100,959 | 4.3 years |
| 110k+ | $26,266 | $111,368 | 4.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Chemistry at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | $66,486 | $23,250 | $18,589 | 75% |
| University of Iowa | $60,227 | $25,956 | $22,531 | 75% |

## Careers
- Chemist (SOC 19-2031): median wage $65,270 Iowa City, IA, $86,100 IA, $91,240 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $62,100 Iowa City, IA, $61,200 IA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $72,120 Iowa City, IA, $95,830 IA, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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