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Physical Sciences in Texas

Physical Sciences Schools in Texas

2,657 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in Texas in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Physical Sciences is the 15th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Texas

Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 485
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 461
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 461
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 461
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical sciences majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.5%
  • White: 42.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.9%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Texas

160,090 people in the state and 1,844,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical sciences.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a physical sciences grad in the state is $101,320, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

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

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 83% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $18,850.

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Rice University

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

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,091.

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

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,048. 88% of students get financical aid.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,987. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $12,911. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at UTSA.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. An average student at Baylor will pay a net price of $37,911. 64% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UT Rio Grande Valley will pay a net price of $7,007. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years.

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Physical Sciences Careers in TX

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Chemists 17% $78,810
Architectural and Engineering Managers 16% $154,240
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $94,270
Chemistry Professors 13% $79,220
Astronomers 8% $103,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Engineering 4,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,128
Mathematics & Statistics 1,148
Agriculture 583
Architecture/Urban Planning 478
Engineering Technologies 409
Natural Resources & Conservation 187
Science Technologies 2

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View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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