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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Iowa State. This makes it the #97 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 28 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #77 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Iowa State was $1,091 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
Learn more about Iowa State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 65% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 35% went to 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, 79% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Iowa State does not offer an online option for its physical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in physical sciences from Iowa State. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Iowa State University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 61 |
| Physics | 31 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 20 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 20 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,866 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 867 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 544 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 155 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 150 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.