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2023 Best Physics Schools in Iowa

2 Colleges
$27,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Physics School for You

With 141 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, physics is the #75 most popular major in Iowa.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Physics Schools in Iowa to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Iowa to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Physics Schools in Iowa

Check out the physics programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Iowa Schools in Physics

Our analysis found Iowa State University to be the best school for physics students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public school with a very large student population.

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#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Iowa. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Physics Schools in Iowa list. Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City.

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Best Physics Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Physics Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 134
Minnesota 236
Kansas 84
Nebraska 69
North Dakota 23
South Dakota 24

One of 8 majors within the area of study, physics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Physics

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 21,239
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,821
General Physical Sciences 3,823
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,375
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 1,140

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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