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Physical Sciences at University of Iowa

Physical Sciences at University of Iowa

What traits are you looking for in a school for Physical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Iowa. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, IA.

Studying Online at University of Iowa

Many students take online classes at University of Iowa. Among 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) studied exclusively online and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Physical Sciences Rankings at University of Iowa

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Iowa’s Physical Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #23 of 36
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #29 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #230 of 532
Best Value Nationwide #395 of 530

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #23 of 36
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #29 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #230 of 532
Best Value Nationwide #395 of 530

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from University of Iowa

Graduates of University of Iowa’s Physical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Physical Sciences at University of Iowa
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,178
2 years $36,312
5 years $61,755

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Physical Sciences graduates from University of Iowa is $25,956.

Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at University of Iowa pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226

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