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Physical Sciences in Iowa

Physical Sciences Schools in Iowa

Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 25,550 people employed in jobs related to a Physical Sciences degree, compared to 2,810,810 nationwide.

Physical Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. IA

Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a Physical Sciences grad in the state is $77,098, compared to a typical salary of $101,237 nationwide.

Physical Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. IA

There are 2 colleges in Iowa that offer Physical Sciences degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,110 a year. The school admits about 85% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 89%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,667 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Physical Sciences Careers in IA

Some of the careers Physical Sciences majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $72,801
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $69,509
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $80,685
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Physicists $111,776
Chemists $59,779
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $58,500

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