Physics at University of Houston
If you plan to study Physics, you may want to check out the program at University of Houston. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Houston is located in Houston, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 36 physics degrees were granted at University of Houston.
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Studying Online at University of Houston
Online coursework is an option at University of Houston. Of 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Physics Rankings at University of Houston
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Houston’s Physics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #5 of 14 |
| Best Value | Texas | #6 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 22 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #94 of 257 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #110 of 259 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #5 of 14 |
| Best Value | Texas | #6 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 22 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #94 of 257 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #110 of 259 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Physics graduates from University of Houston is $25,925.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Physics graduates at University of Houston, by degree type.
Program-wide, Physics graduates at University of Houston are 14% women (5) and 86% men (31).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston
Among the 18 bachelor’s physics graduates at University of Houston, 22% were women (4) and 78% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than the national average of 30%.*
Physics Master’s Program at University of Houston
Of the 4 master’s physics graduates at University of Houston, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Physics master’s degree recipients at University of Houston, above the national average of 21%.*
Physics Doctoral Program at University of Houston
Of the 14 doctoral physics graduates at University of Houston, 7% were women (1) and 93% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than the national average of 14%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at University of Houston
This Physics program at University of Houston includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 36 |
Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Students who finish Physics program at University of Houston go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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