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Physical Sciences in Iowa

Physical Sciences Schools in Iowa

424 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Physical Sciences is the 21st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Iowa

Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 293
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 74
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 74
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 74
Master’s Degree 48
Associate Degree 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical sciences majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 70.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.2%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Iowa

20,110 people in the state and 1,844,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical sciences.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Iowa

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $89,230 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,494. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State.

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#3

Grinnell College

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

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Grinnell will pay a net price of $17,772. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Grinnell.

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#4

Coe College

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

100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#6

Luther College

Decorah
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. This private school has an average net price of $26,138. 74% of the teachers are full time.

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#7

Drake University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Drake.

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#8

Morningside College

Sioux City
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,411 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,776. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 92%.

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#10

Cornell College

Mount Vernon
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,002 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.01 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Physical Sciences Careers in IA

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Chemists 20% $70,730
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 17% $89,270
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $114,740
Chemistry Professors 8% $82,980

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Engineering 2,616
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,520
Agriculture 1,469
Engineering Technologies 665
Mathematics & Statistics 564
Natural Resources & Conservation 354
Architecture/Urban Planning 136
Military Technologies & Sciences 13

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View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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