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Physical Sciences at University of Iowa

66 Bachelor's Degrees
20 Master's Degrees
34 Doctor's Degrees
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Iowa ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physical sciences.

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Physical Sciences Degrees Available at Iowa

Iowa Physical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at Iowa was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 46
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 59
Best Physical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 64
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 72
Best Physical Sciences Schools 73

Popularity of Physical Sciences at Iowa

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Iowa. This makes it the #97 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 34 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #64 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Physical Sciences from Iowa Cost?

$10,964 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Iowa Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Iowa was $1,291 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 $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

Learn more about Iowa tuition and fees.

Iowa Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 66 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from Iowa. About 62% were men and 38% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into 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 physical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 44
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 6

Does Iowa Offer an Online BS in Physical Sciences?

Online degrees for the Iowa physical sciences 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 Online Learning page.

Iowa Physical Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a master's degree in physical sciences from Iowa. About 60% were men and 40% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% 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 physical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 14
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 2

Physical Sciences Student Diversity at Iowa

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Iowa.

Physical Sciences Majors

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 58
Physics 32
Geological & Earth Sciences 26
Astronomy & Astrophysics 6

Majors Similar to Physical Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 506
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 349
Mathematics & Statistics 147
Natural Resources & Conservation 70

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