Strong return
+$113,141 over 10 years
For graduates of Chemistry at University of Iowa.
Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Degree | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Chemistry | Master's | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Chemistry | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Chemistry | Associate's | $61,755 | $25,650 | +208% | Strong return |
Chemistry at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | Associate's | $82,987 | — | +6,021% | Strong return |
| 2 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | Associate's | $88,087 | — | +3,451% | Strong return |
| 3 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | Associate's | $68,071 | $9,000 | +2,395% | Strong return |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | Associate's | $68,270 | — | +1,959% | Strong return |
| 5 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | Associate's | $94,239 | $14,250 | +1,939% | Strong return |
| 6 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | Associate's | $94,846 | — | +1,930% | Strong return |
| 7 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | Associate's | $85,398 | — | +1,597% | Strong return |
| 8 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | Associate's | $71,665 | $24,500 | +1,489% | Strong return |
| 9 | Portland State University Portland, OR | Associate's | $84,800 | $24,000 | +1,329% | Strong return |
| 10 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | Associate's | $66,198 | $16,276 | +1,308% | Strong return |
Other majors at University of Iowa
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance | Certificate | $95,685 | $22,250 | +1,554% | Strong return |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Associate's | $110,672 | $24,250 | +1,118% | Strong return |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | $71,710 | — | +1,086% | Strong return |
| Personal Awareness and Self-Improvement | Certificate | $79,063 | $19,500 | +1,049% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $135,774 | $119,905 | +923% | Strong return |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Associate's | $96,419 | $20,500 | +879% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Certificate | $145,651 | $42,275 | +854% | Strong return |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $87,478 | — | +843% | Strong return |
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Chemistry at University of Iowa
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.