Physical Sciences at Sam Houston State University
SHSU is located in Huntsville, Texas and approximately 21,912 students attend the school each year. Of the 4,433 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University in 2021, 53 of them were physical sciences majors.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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SHSU Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
SHSU Physical Sciences Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the physical sciences progam at SHSU compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The physical sciences major at SHSU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Most Popular Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 243 |
| Most Focused Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 283 |
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from SHSU. This makes it the #244 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at SHSU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Sam Houston State University.
SHSU Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
About 62% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physical sciences at SHSU are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level. Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 4% more racial-ethnic minorities in its physical sciences bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 33 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
SHSU Physical Sciences Master’s Program
In the physical sciences master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of degree recipients. That is 18% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
SHSU also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Sam Houston State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 35 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 13 |
| Physics | 11 |
Related Majors
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Communications Technologies & Support
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Computer & Information Sciences
- Engineering Technologies
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TX, the home state for Sam Houston State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in TX | Average Salary in TX |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 110,420 | $58,190 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 12,920 | $167,280 |
| Geoscientists | 7,810 | $150,140 |
| Chemists | 5,160 | $87,490 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 4,170 | $80,880 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Bigguill under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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