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The bachelor's program at Iowa was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Iowa. This makes it the #97 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 34 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #64 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Iowa paid an average of $1,291 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $376 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 66 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from Iowa. About 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Iowa does not offer an online option for its physical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a master's degree in physical sciences from Iowa. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Iowa.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 58 |
| Physics | 32 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 26 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 506 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 349 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 147 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 70 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.