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Physics in Texas

Physics Schools in Texas

747 Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Physics is the 63rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Texas

Physics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 168
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 126
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 126
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 126

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physics majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.8%
  • White: 41.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.0%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 115,230 people employed in jobs related to a physics degree, compared to 1,143,180 nationwide.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Texas

Physics grads earn an average of $103,980 in the state and $103,830 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Texas that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Rice University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 82% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,091.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. An average student at Baylor will pay a net price of $37,911.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

A typical student attending Texas A&M College Station will pay a net price of $20,257. 85% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $12,704. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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

It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

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

88% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. 82% of the teachers are full time.

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

This public school has an average net price of $18,850. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UT Austin. 89% of students get financical aid.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,205. 73% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years.

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

It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

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

75% of the teachers are full time. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

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

This public school has an average net price of $12,911. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Physics Careers in TX

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
High School Teachers 21% $57,800

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Chemistry 331
Geological & Earth Sciences 279
Atmospheric Sciences 21
Astronomy & Astrophysics 11
Materials Sciences 10

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