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Physical Sciences at Texas A&M University - College Station

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Physical Sciences at Texas A&M University - College Station

Every physical sciences school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the physical sciences program at Texas A&M University - College Station stacks up to those at other schools.

Texas A&M College Station is located in College Station, Texas and has a total student population of 70,418. In 2021, 190 physical sciences majors received their bachelor's degree from Texas A&M College Station.

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.

Texas A&M College Station Physical Sciences Degrees Available

  • Basic Certificate in Physical Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
  • Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
  • Doctorate Degree in Physical Sciences

Online Classes Are Available at Texas A&M College Station

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, Texas A&M College Station does offer online courses in physical sciences for the following degree levels:

  • Master’s Degree

Texas A&M College Station Physical Sciences Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks physical sciences programs across the country. The following shows how Texas A&M College Station performed in these rankings.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The physical sciences major at Texas A&M College Station 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
54

In 2021, 81 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Texas A&M College Station. This makes it the #16 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 88 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Physical Sciences Student Demographics at Texas A&M College Station

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Texas A&M University - College Station.

Texas A&M College Station Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program

41% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 41% went to women.

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About 57% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physical sciences at Texas A&M College Station are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level. Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 8% 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 Texas A&M University - College Station with a bachelor's in physical sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 8
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 54
White 109
International Students 5
Other Races/Ethnicities 7

Texas A&M College Station Physical Sciences Master’s Program

40% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from Texas A&M College Station. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.

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Of the students who received a physical sciences master's degree from Texas A&M College Station, 53% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - College Station with a master's in physical sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 18
White 43
International Students 13
Other Races/Ethnicities 3

Texas A&M College Station also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 88 students 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 Texas A&M University - College Station. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Geological & Earth Sciences 144
Chemistry 108
Physics 64
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 40
Materials Sciences 10
Astronomy & Astrophysics 3

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 Texas A&M University - College Station.

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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