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Physics Schools in Iowa

27 Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Master’s Degree 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 40.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 48.1%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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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.

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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.

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

#1

University of Iowa

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

This public school has an average net price of $19,401. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Iowa grads earn an average salary of $48,768.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Physics Careers in IA

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $117,890
Physics Postsecondary Professors 11% $99,910
High School Teachers 7% $56,040

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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