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Physics Schools in Texas

252 students earned Physics degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

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 134
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 118
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 118
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 118

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: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.7%
  • White: 35.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 40.1%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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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
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $16,076. In their early career, Rice grads earn an average salary of $63,654. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

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. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 87% of the teachers are full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $13,515. The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,721. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

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

86% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,287 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UT Austin. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,194 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 74%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,509. Graduates earn an average $49,852 after graduation.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,187 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $42,200 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,549.

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
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130
Physicists 16% $112,420
Physics Postsecondary Professors 13% $88,240

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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