by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physics at Iowa. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 4 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Iowa highly for physics, placing at #136 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 136 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Iowa | 2 of 3 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Plains States Region | 10 of 14 |
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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Iowa conferred 6 master’s degrees in physics.
Iowa has not been ranked for physics 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, 67% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at Iowa are White. Approximately 67% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Iowa awarded 12 doctoral degrees in physics.
Iowa is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
Among recent graduates, 67% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at Iowa are White. About 33% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Iowa. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 23 |