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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #188 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #11 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from SHSU. This makes it the #244 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Sam Houston State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went to 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, 62% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from SHSU. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 35 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 13 |
| Physics | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 260 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 141 |
| Engineering Technologies | 139 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 31 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 4 |
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