by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how ISU stacks up against peers offering physical sciences.
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ISU holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences. Specifically, it ranked #265 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Iowa.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University handed out 84 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
To complete a bachelor’s at ISU, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $24,750 in student loans. This is above $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
Learn more about ISU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 60% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 16 |
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at ISU were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 53% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at ISU were Non-Resident Alien. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Here are the demographics of the physical sciences majors at Iowa State University.
The physical sciences program at ISU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 65 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 28 |
| Physics | 22 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |