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. Also, learn how Iowa ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 58 |
| Best Physics Schools | 60 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in physics from Iowa. This makes it the #149 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #50 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa paid an average of $1,291 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
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The physics program at Iowa awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 69% of these degrees went to men with the other 31% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Iowa does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 physics majors earned their master's degree from Iowa. Of these graduates, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 58 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 26 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.