Physical Sciences at Sam Houston State University
If you are interested in studying physical sciences, you may want to check out the program at Sam Houston State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.SHSU is located in Huntsville, Texas and approximately 21,912 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
SHSU Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
SHSU Physical Sciences Rankings
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at SHSU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Sam Houston State University.
SHSU Physical Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a physical sciences master's degree from SHSU, 67% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Sam Houston State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 6 |
Related Majors
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TX, the home state for Sam Houston State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in TX | Average Salary in TX |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 110,420 | $58,190 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 12,920 | $167,280 |
| Geoscientists | 7,810 | $150,140 |
| Chemists | 5,160 | $87,490 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 4,170 | $80,880 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Bigguill under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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