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Physics in Iowa

Physics Schools in Iowa

115 students earned Physics degrees in Iowa in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Physics is the 75th most popular major out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Iowa

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) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Master’s Degree 11
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 73.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.0%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Iowa

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

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Iowa

In this state, 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 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

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 91% of students get financical aid.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,494. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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#3

Grinnell College

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

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

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#4

Coe College

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,673.

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

92% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,578. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#5

Drake University

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

100% of students get financical aid. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

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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. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,138. 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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public school has 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

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $22,925. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

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#10

Buena Vista University

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

100% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 25% of the teachers are full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $10,487. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,774. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Physics Careers in IA

Some of the careers 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 physics.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Chemistry 203
Geological & Earth Sciences 54
Atmospheric Sciences 17
Astronomy & Astrophysics 11
General Physical Sciences 1

View all majors related to Physics

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