by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Iowa compares to other colleges that offer physics.
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Iowa is a solid choice among schools offering physics. Specifically, it ranked #144 out of 189 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Iowa handed out 23 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $31,374 |
| Fees | $1,997 | $1,997 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 91% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 9% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Iowa were White. Approximately 52% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 67% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at Iowa are White. Approximately 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 master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 67% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at Iowa are White. About 33% 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 doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physics majors at University of Iowa.