by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at Iowa. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Iowa highly for physical sciences, placing at #227 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 227 of 537 |
| 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 granted in physical sciences at Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 88 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 35 |
The physical sciences area of study at Iowa breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 73 |
| Physics | 41 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 23 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Iowa conferred 23 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Iowa is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,043 | $51,290 |
| Fees | $2,469 | $2,469 |
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Among recent graduates, 74% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Iowa were White. About 57% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Iowa awarded 35 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Iowa is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
Among recent graduates, 66% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Iowa were White. Approximately 40% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Iowa. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 88 |