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Physical Sciences Schools in Texas

2,819 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Physical Sciences is the 22nd most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Texas

Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,714
Master’s Degree 476
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 409
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 409
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 409
Associate Degree 193
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 8
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical sciences majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.1%
  • White: 40.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.1%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Texas

There are 160,090 people in the state and 1,844,320 people in the nation working in physical sciences jobs.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Texas

In this state, physical sciences grads earn an average of $101,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,919. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M College Station. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

In their early career, UH grads earn an average salary of $48,742. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,194. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

#5

Rice University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Rice. This private school has an average net price of $16,076.

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

This public school has an average net price of $15,526. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. 82% of students get financical aid.

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

In their early career, UTSA grads earn an average salary of $42,200. The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

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

This public school has an average net price of $15,509. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,194 after earning their degree at this institution. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $14,122.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at UT Rio Grande Valley. This public school has an average net price of $3,743.

Physical Sciences Careers in TX

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 29% $50,860
High School Teachers 21% $57,800
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 19% $92,170
Geoscientists 18% $131,710
Hydrologists 17% $73,500
Engineering Professors 17% $108,180
Chemists 17% $78,810
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 17% $74,800
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130
Architectural and Engineering Managers 16% $154,240
Physicists 16% $112,420
Environmental Science Professors 14% $82,600
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $94,270
Professors 13% $57,170
Chemistry Professors 13% $79,220
Physics Postsecondary Professors 13% $88,240
Physical Scientists 11% $86,580
Materials Scientists 10% $108,780
Astronomers 8% $103,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Engineering 15,205
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 13,714
Computer & Information Sciences 12,825
Engineering Technologies 4,414
Agriculture 3,944
Mathematics & Statistics 3,365
Natural Resources & Conservation 1,335
Architecture/Urban Planning 1,281

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