by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Iowa. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Iowa highly for physical sciences, placing at #243 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 243 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Iowa | 4 of 5 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 19 of 36 |
Here is each degree level granted in physical sciences at Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 88 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 35 |
The physical sciences area of study at Iowa breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 73 |
| Physics | 41 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 23 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Iowa handed out 88 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Iowa holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Iowa, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,956 in student loans. This is higher than $24,594, the typical median for all majors at Iowa.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $31,374 |
| Fees | $1,997 | $1,997 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 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 Iowa were White. About 67% of graduates 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Graduate study is also available at Iowa. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 23 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 35 |