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Physics Schools in Iowa

141 students earned Physics degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 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 112
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Master’s Degree 8
Associate Degree 2

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: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 68.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.7%
  • 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
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

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

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. A typical student attending Iowa State will pay a net price of $16,002.

#3

Grinnell College

Grinnell
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,599 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

#4

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#5

Luther College

Decorah
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 77% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Luther.

#5

Drake University

Des Moines
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

In their early career, Drake grads earn an average salary of $54,644. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,120 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,099. 100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,071 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,438.

#9

Simpson College

Indianola
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,356 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,863 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,557. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,935 a year. 91% of students get financical aid.

Physics Careers in IA

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $117,890
Physics Postsecondary Professors 11% $99,910
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

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