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Physical Sciences in Iowa

Physical Sciences Schools in Iowa

Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Iowa

There are 25,550 people in the state and 2,810,810 people in the nation working in Physical Sciences jobs.

Physical Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. IA

Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a Physical Sciences grad in the state is $77,098, compared to a typical salary of $101,237 nationwide.

Physical Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. IA

There are 2 colleges in Iowa that offer Physical Sciences degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,110 a year. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. 89% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,667 in their first year after graduation. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Physical Sciences Careers in IA

Some of the careers Physical Sciences majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $80,685
Quality Control Analysts 13% $53,423
Chemical Technicians 12% $60,181
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $83,485
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 10% $72,801
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Physicists 9% $111,776
Astronomers 8% $106,445
Data Scientists 8% $106,295
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 7% $77,973

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