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2024 Best Physics Schools in Iowa

2 Colleges in Iowa
141 Physics Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in physics, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #68 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physics Schools in Iowa ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 141 degrees in physics to qualified students.

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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Physics Schools in Iowa list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Physics in Iowa

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the physics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Iowa Schools in Physics

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Physics Degrees Awarded
5.9% Growth in Graduates

Iowa State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in physics. Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Ames.More information about a degree in physics from Iowa State University

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Physics Degrees Awarded
21.6% Growth in Graduates

University of Iowa is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in physics. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in physics from University of Iowa

Best Physics Colleges in the Plains States Region

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State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 236
Missouri 283 134
Kansas 266 84
Nebraska 238 69
North Dakota 210 23
South Dakota 204 24

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One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Physics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Physics Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Physics 132
Condensed Matter & Materials Physics 4
Elementary Particle Physics 3
Nuclear Physics 2

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 203
Geological & Earth Sciences 54
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 17
Astronomy & Astrophysics 11
General Physical Sciences 1

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