by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SHSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #22 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SHSU among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, placing at #485 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 485 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Texas | 25 of 27 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 43 of 54 |
Here is each degree level available for physical sciences at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Master’s | 7 |
The physical sciences area of study at SHSU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 59 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 7 |
| Physics | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sam Houston State University awarded 62 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
SHSU is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #22 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,713 a year. This is lower than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SHSU, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $28,775 in student loans. This is higher than $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
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Among recent graduates, 26% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. About 63% of graduates 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SHSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 7 |
