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Physics in Iowa

Physics Schools in Iowa

Jobs for Physics Grads in Iowa

12,270 people in the state and 1,208,340 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Physics.

Physics Jobs Nationwide vs. IA

Wages for Physics Jobs in Iowa

Physics grads earn an average of $60,021 in the state and $84,018 nationwide.

Physics Wages Nationwide vs. IA

Our data covers 3 colleges in Iowa offering Physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,110 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 85% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 89%.

#2

Grinnell College

Grinnell

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,404 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 13%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,667 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Physics Careers in IA

Some of the careers Physics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $80,685
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Physicists 9% $111,776
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 2% $77,927
Water Resource Specialists 0% $179,716

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Physics.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Chemistry 19,434
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,622
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,580
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

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