2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Schools in Iowa
Finding the Best Physical Sciences School for You
In 2020-2021, 427 degrees and certificates were awarded to physical sciences students who went to a Iowa college or university. This makes it the #21 most popular major in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Most Popular Physical Sciences Schools in Iowa ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 31 schools in Iowa to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Physical Sciences program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Schools in Iowa
Check out the physical sciences programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Iowa.
Top 10 Most Popular Physical Sciences Schools
Our analysis found University of Iowa to be the most popular school for physical sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, physical sciences graduates from Iowa take out $26,625 in student loans while working on their degree.
Out of the 31 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Ames.
On average, physical sciences graduates from Iowa State take out $22,934 in student loans while working on their degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grinnell College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Schools in Iowa list. Grinnell is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Grinnell.
The average amount in student loans that physical sciences majors at Grinnell take out is $18,500.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Coe College is a great place for physical sciences students. Coe is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cedar Rapids.
The average amount in student loans that physical sciences majors at Coe take out is $27,000.
Out of the 31 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Northern Iowa landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Luther College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Physical Sciences Schools in Iowa ranking. Luther is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Decorah.
With a ranking of #7, Drake University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for physical sciences students. Located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Morningside College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Physical Sciences Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Sioux City, Morningside is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Central College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Physical Sciences Schools in Iowa list. Located in the town of Pella, Central is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Cornell College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for physical sciences students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the town of Mount Vernon, Cornell College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Most Popular Physical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 325 |
| Minnesota | 891 |
| South Dakota | 144 |
| Missouri | 765 |
| Nebraska | 229 |
| North Dakota | 85 |
Physical Sciences Related Majors
Physical Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21,239 |
| Physics | 13,674 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7,821 |
| General Physical Sciences | 3,823 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,375 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1,140 |
| Materials Sciences | 658 |
| Other Physical Science | 538 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 38 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Physical Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to NASA.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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