by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UTSA. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #19 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UTSA as a strong choice for physical sciences, placing at #442 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 442 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Texas | 22 of 27 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 35 of 54 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at UTSA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Certificate | 7 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
This physical sciences area of study at UTSA includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 42 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 38 |
| Chemistry | 29 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at San Antonio conferred 47 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
UTSA holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #19 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UTSA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,874 a year. This is lower than $59,692, the median for all majors at UTSA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UTSA, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $22,437 in student loans. This is below $23,309, the typical median for all majors at UTSA.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,237 | $19,189 |
| Fees | $3,060 | $3,060 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 62% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UTSA were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at San Antonio conferred 7 certificate degrees in physical sciences.
UTSA is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of physical sciences certificate degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences certificate degree graduates at UTSA are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UTSA. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 37 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 3 |
