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Physics at Houston Community College

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.

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).

Houston Community College gender breakdown of Physics Associate's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physics majors at Houston Community College

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

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