Physics Schools in Iowa

115 students earned Physics degrees in Iowa in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Physics is the 67th most popular major in the state out of a total 181 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Iowa

Physics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	15
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	15
Master’s Degree	11

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physics majors in Iowa is as follows:

• Asian: 2.6%
• Black or African American: 0.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
• White: 73.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 13.0%
• Other Races: 4.3%

Jobs for Physics Grads in Iowa

13,580 people in the state and 1,143,180 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physics.

Wages for Physics Jobs in Iowa

In this state, physics grads earn an average of $111,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,830.

Most Popular Physics Programs in IA

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

Physics Careers in IA

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title	IA Job Growth	IA Median Salary
High School Teachers	7%	$56,040

Related Majors in Iowa

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

Major	Annual Graduates in IA
Chemistry	46
Geological & Earth Sciences	22
Atmospheric Sciences	7
Astronomy & Astrophysics	1

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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