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Physics in Texas

Physics Schools in Texas

Jobs for Physics Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 121,820 people employed in jobs related to a Physics degree, compared to 1,208,340 nationwide.

Physics Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Physics Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a Physics grad in the state is $68,593, compared to a typical salary of $84,018 nationwide.

Physics Wages Nationwide vs. TX

There are 12 colleges in Texas that offer Physics degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,060 after earning their degree at this institution. About 29% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $54,018 in their first year after graduation. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $52,687 a year. About 65% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Rice University

Houston

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,544 after earning their degree at this institution. About 8% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,863 a year. The school admits about 88% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,424 a year. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,893 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 71% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,801 in their first year after graduation. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,428 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 63%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,749 after earning their degree at this institution. About 100% of those who apply are admitted. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,036 a year. The school admits about 72% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

#12

Texas State University

San Marcos

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,210 a year. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Physics Careers in TX

Some of the careers Physics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $80,685
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Physicists 9% $111,776
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 2% $77,927
Water Resource Specialists 0% $179,716

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Physics.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Chemistry 19,434
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,622
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,580
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

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