by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Texas A&M University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 35 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Texas A&M University as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #71 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 71 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Texas | 2 of 27 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 54 |
The following degree levels are offered in physical sciences at Texas A&M University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 199 |
| Certificate | 8 |
| Master’s | 77 |
| Doctoral | 93 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
This physical sciences field at Texas A&M University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 131 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 112 |
| Physics | 68 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 50 |
| Materials Sciences | 14 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Texas A&M University-College Station conferred 199 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Texas A&M University is in the top 5% of the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 35 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 2 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 63 |
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Texas A&M University earn a median of $59,125 a year. This is lower than $74,589, the median for all majors at Texas A&M University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Texas A&M University, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $19,259 in student loans. This is lower than $19,996, the typical median for all majors at Texas A&M University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,339 | $36,169 |
| Fees | $3,903 | $3,955 |
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Among recent graduates, 53% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas A&M University are White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University-College Station with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Texas A&M University-College Station conferred 8 certificate degrees in physical sciences.
Texas A&M University is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of physical sciences certificate degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences certificate degree graduates at Texas A&M University were White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University-College Station with a certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at Texas A&M University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 77 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 93 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 6 |
