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Physics Schools in Texas

736 students earned Physics degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Physics is the 80th most popular major in the state out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Texas

Physics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 451
Master’s Degree 134
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 118
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 118
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 118
Associate Degree 33

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physics majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.6%
  • White: 39.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.7%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 115,230 people employed in jobs related to a physics degree, compared to 1,143,180 nationwide.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Texas

Physics grads earn an average of $103,980 in the state and $103,830 nationwide.

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

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,342 after earning their degree at this institution. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Rice University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. In their early career, Rice grads earn an average salary of $63,654. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid.

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

A typical student attending Texas Tech will pay a net price of $16,194. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. 63% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $49,852 after graduation.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

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

Graduates earn an average $42,200 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,549. 87% of students get financical aid.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. 94% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $48,742 after graduation.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,194 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

Physics Careers in TX

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
High School Teachers 21% $57,800
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130
Physicists 16% $112,420
Physics Postsecondary Professors 13% $88,240

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Chemistry 1,257
Geological & Earth Sciences 674
Atmospheric Sciences 59
Astronomy & Astrophysics 45
General Physical Sciences 30
Materials Sciences 10

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