by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ISU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ISU as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #225 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 225 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Iowa | 3 of 5 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 18 of 36 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 84 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 32 |
The physical sciences area of study at ISU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 65 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 28 |
| Physics | 22 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 16 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University handed out 84 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at ISU, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $24,750 in student loans. This is above $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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Among recent graduates, 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 ISU were White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 16 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ISU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 32 |