by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Iowa State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 32 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in physics from Iowa State. This makes it the #111 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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Of the 18 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from Iowa State in 2022, 89% were men and 11% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Iowa State physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa State Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from Iowa State in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 61 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 20 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 20 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.