by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UH ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Houston handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in physics from UH. This makes it the #168 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UH, physics students borrow a median amount of $25,925 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,500 for all physics majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Houston.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from UH. Of these graduates, 93% were men and 7% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 students earned a master's degree in physics from UH. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 102 |
| Chemistry | 78 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1 |
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