by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Iowa. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Iowa highly for physics, placing at #160 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 160 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Iowa | 2 of 3 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Plains States Region | 11 of 13 |
The following degree levels are granted in physics at Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Iowa conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Iowa ranks competitively among schools offering physics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 2 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 11 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 142 |
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 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Iowa. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 12 |