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Engineering & Applied Physics in Texas

Engineering & Applied Physics Schools in Texas

Jobs for Engineering & Applied Physics Grads in Texas

There are 40,800 people in the state and 523,210 people in the nation working in Applied Physics jobs.

Engineering & Applied Physics Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Engineering & Applied Physics Jobs in Texas

In this state, Applied Physics grads earn an average of $153,387. Nationwide, they make an average of $155,032.

Engineering & Applied Physics Wages Nationwide vs. TX

There are 6 colleges in Texas that offer Applied Physics degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Rice University

Houston

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,544 in their first year after graduation. About 8% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,236 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 88%, getting in takes some planning. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Trinity University

San Antonio

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,161 a year. About 28% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,940 a year. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $52,275 a year. With an admission rate of 41%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,717 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 95%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 67%.

Engineering & Applied Physics Careers in TX

Some of the careers Applied Physics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Nanosystems Engineers $50,152
Wind Energy Engineers $98,460
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Solar Energy Systems Engineers $116,775
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar $59,756
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Robotics Engineers $72,925
Physicists $111,776

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Applied Physics.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Electrical and Computer Engineering 2,006
Construction Engineering 1,567
General Architectural Engineering 1,183
Biological/Biosystems Engineering 482
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering 297
Energy Systems Engineering, General 149
Biochemical Engineering 126
Electromechanical Engineering 53

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View Nationwide Engineering & Applied Physics Report

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