Physical Sciences at The University of Texas at San Antonio
UTSA is located in San Antonio, Texas and approximately 34,742 students attend the school each year. Of the 6,440 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at San Antonio in 2021, 58 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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UTSA 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
UTSA Physical Sciences Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the physical sciences progam at UTSA 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 UTSA 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 |
---|---|
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 104 |
Most Focused Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 715 |
In 2021, 23 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UTSA. This makes it the #80 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 16 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #110 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at UTSA
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
UTSA Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 35% 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 The University of Texas at San Antonio with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 5 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
White | 16 |
International Students | 2 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
UTSA Physical Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a physical sciences master's degree from UTSA, 52% 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 The University of Texas at San Antonio with a master's in physical sciences.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
White | 12 |
International Students | 3 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
UTSA also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 16 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
The following physical sciences concentations are available at The University of Texas at San Antonio. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at The University of Texas at San Antonio. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Geological & Earth Sciences | 38 |
Physics | 36 |
Chemistry | 31 |
Related Majors
- Engineering Technologies
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Architecture & Related Services
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
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 The University of Texas at San Antonio.
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 BrianReading under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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