Physics at Houston Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physics, you may want to check out the program at Houston Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Houston Community College sits in Houston, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 5 physics degrees were awarded at Houston Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Houston Community College
Many students take online classes at Houston Community College. Of 53,253 students, 15,681 (29%) studied exclusively online and 16,085 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Physics graduates at Houston Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Physics graduates at Houston Community College are 40% women (2) and 60% men (3).
Physics Associate’s Program at Houston Community College
Among the 5 associate’s physics graduates at Houston Community College, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics associate’s degree recipients at Houston Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 60% of Physics associate’s degree recipients at Houston Community College, below the national average of 67%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at Houston Community College
This Physics program at Houston Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 5 |
Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Students who finish Physics program at Houston Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Physics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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