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General Physics in Iowa

General Physics Schools in Iowa

108 General Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A General Physics major is the 76th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Physics Majors in Iowa

General Physics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 85
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Master’s Degree 9
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a general physics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general physics majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 75.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.3%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for General Physics Grads in Iowa

13,580 people in the state and 1,143,180 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general physics.

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Wages for General Physics Jobs in Iowa

In this state, general physics grads earn an average of $111,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,830.

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There are 12 colleges in Iowa that offer general physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,426. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. A typical student attending Iowa State will pay a net price of $15,494.

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#3

Grinnell College

Grinnell
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

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#4

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

An average student at Coe will pay a net price of $18,673. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,120 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 92% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#5

Drake University

Des Moines
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. This private school has an average net price of $30,176. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#5

Luther College

Decorah
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,414.

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#9

Simpson College

Indianola
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#10

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,863 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,475. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,487. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. A typical student attending Eastern Iowa Community Colleges will pay a net price of $8,774. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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General Physics Careers in IA

Some of the careers general physics majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
High School Teachers 7% $56,040

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general physics.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Condensed Matter & Materials Physics 4
Elementary Particle Physics 3
Nuclear Physics 2

View all majors related to General Physics

View Nationwide General Physics Report

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