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Physical Sciences Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 103 students earned their Physical Sciences degrees in IA.

In this state, Physical Sciences is the 15th most popular major out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

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
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 62
Master’s Degree 40
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

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: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 48.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 38.8%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 20,110 people employed in jobs related to a physical sciences degree, compared to 1,844,320 nationwide.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Iowa

In this state, physical sciences grads earn an average of $89,230. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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There are 2 colleges in Iowa that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

86% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $19,401.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 85% of the teachers are full time.

Physical Sciences Careers in IA

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Materials Scientists 25% $86,190
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 22% $90,490
Chemists 20% $70,730
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 17% $89,270
Geoscientists 14% $78,000
Engineering Professors 14% $102,490
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $117,890
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $68,350
Physical Scientists 11% $0
Physics Postsecondary Professors 11% $99,910
Forensic Science Technicians 11% $76,840
Professors 9% $54,370
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $114,740
Chemistry Professors 8% $82,980
High School Teachers 7% $56,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Computer & Information Sciences 542
Engineering 448
Agriculture 269
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 237
Mathematics & Statistics 156
Engineering Technologies 34
Architecture/Urban Planning 28
Natural Resources & Conservation 17

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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