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Physical Sciences in Texas

Physical Sciences Schools in Texas

2,657 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

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 1,529
Master’s Degree 485
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 461
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 461
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 461
Associate Degree 160
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9

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: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.5%
  • White: 42.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.9%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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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
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,257. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

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351 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,850. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

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215 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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155 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,048. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

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Rice University

Houston
128 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Rice. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $15,091.

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116 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,987.

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105 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,911.

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96 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 62%.

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86 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $15,205.

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86 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,007. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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Physical Sciences Careers in TX

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Chemists 17% $78,810
Architectural and Engineering Managers 16% $154,240
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $94,270
Chemistry Professors 13% $79,220
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
Engineering Technologies 4,414
Agriculture 3,944
Mathematics & Statistics 3,365
Natural Resources & Conservation 1,335
Architecture/Urban Planning 1,281
Science Technologies 1,064

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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