by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Iowa compares to other colleges that offer astronomy & astrophysics.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Iowa handed out 7 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
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 |
Learn more about Iowa tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 86% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at Iowa were White. About 57% 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 astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in astronomy & astrophysics from Iowa identified as men.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degree graduates at Iowa were White. About 50% 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 master’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the astronomy & astrophysics majors at University of Iowa.
The astronomy & astrophysics program at Iowa breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 9 |
Iowa granted 9 completions in astronomy in the most recent reporting year — 11% to women and 89% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).