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Biological & Physical Science Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 1,562 students earned their Biological Science degrees in TX.

As a degree choice, Biological & Physical Science is the 85th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biological & Physical Science Majors in Texas

Biological Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 909
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 909
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 909
Associate Degree 550
Master’s Degree 51
Bachelor’s Degree 48
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a biological science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological science majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 24.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.4%
  • White: 27.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Biological & Physical Science Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 2,620 people employed in jobs related to a biological science degree, compared to 60,260 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological & Physical Science Jobs in Texas

In this state, biological science grads earn an average of $127,270. Nationwide, they make an average of $139,680.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer biological science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

537 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,110 Total Students

In their early career, San Jacinto College grads earn an average salary of $33,702. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
15,239 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $42,710 after graduation.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,195 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,175. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

In their early career, UT Dallas grads earn an average salary of $52,187. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,526. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
12,620 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 7.40% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

A typical student attending UTEP will pay a net price of $9,000. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%.

#9

Rice University

Houston
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $63,654 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. 70% of students get financical aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,076 after graduation. The 6.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at SHSU.

Biological & Physical Science Careers in TX

Some of the careers biological science majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological science.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 8,968
Interdisciplinary Studies 660
International Studies 600
Behavioral Science 475
Nutrition Science 454
218
Natural Sciences 147
90

View all majors related to Biological & Physical Science

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