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Biological & Physical Science Schools in Texas

55 students earned Biological Science degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Biological & Physical Science is the 131st most popular major in the state out of a total 252 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biological & Physical Science Majors in Texas

Biological Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 51
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological science majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.7%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.7%
  • White: 32.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.2%
  • Other Races: 12.7%
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Jobs for Biological & Physical Science Grads in Texas

There are 2,620 people in the state and 60,260 people in the nation working in biological science jobs.

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Wages for Biological & Physical Science Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a biological science grad in the state is $127,270, compared to a typical salary of $139,680 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Texas that offer biological science degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

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

This public school has an average net price of $16,194. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 86% of the teachers are full time.

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

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $52,187 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
12,620 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $38,895 after graduation. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,000.

#5

Rice University

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

An average student at Rice will pay a net price of $16,076. 84% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,458 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, UTMB Galveston grads earn an average salary of $71,775.

Biological & Physical Science Careers in TX

Some of the careers biological science majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 251
211
Nutrition Science 144
66
Computational Science 51
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 32
International Studies 31
Historic Preservation 22

View all majors related to Biological & Physical Science

View Nationwide Biological & Physical Science Report

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