by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at ISU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ISU as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #260 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 260 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Iowa | 4 of 5 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 22 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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University conferred 16 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
ISU is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the master’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at ISU were White. About 62% 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University awarded 32 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 2 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 6 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 117 |
Among recent graduates, 53% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at ISU were Non-Resident Alien. About 38% 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Undergraduate study is also available at ISU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 84 |