Physics Schools In Iowa
In Iowa, there are 17 accredited schools where physics classes faculty can find employment. The trends in Iowa's physics academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below. Academia in physics includes physics training at the following levels:
- Physics Certificate
- Bachelors degree in Physics
- Masters degree in Physics
- PhD degree in Physics
Statistics
Professional Trends
Iowa Vs. National Physics Employment
| Iowa | No data |
| National | 16,860 |
Employment Growth for Physics professionals In Iowa
| 40 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Yellow: Actual Values
Physics VS. All Professions salaries in Iowa
| $83,950 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| $40,051 | $42,531 | $43,384 | $44,580 | $45,125 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Physics
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Iowa
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Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Iowa
Biochemistry |
$63,000 |
Biology |
$61,680 |
Chemistry |
$46,978 |
Electrical Engineering |
$63,095 |
Math |
$82,907 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$57,608 |
Educational Trends
Physics programs available for each degree type for all schools in Iowa
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
21 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
5 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 32 |
In 2006 there were 107 physics graduates from physics courses in Iowa and in 2010 there were 96 graduates.
This represents a 10% decrease in the number of physics degree or certificate school graduates in Iowa state. A majority of these graduates, or 66%, graduated with an bachelor's degree in physics.