by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how SHSU ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #188 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #12 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Sam Houston State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from SHSU. Of these graduates, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 35 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 13 |
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