by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physical sciences at Texas A&M University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 15 schools (Master’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 #62 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 62 of 537 |
| 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 77 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Texas A&M University ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 2 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 57 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,540 | $24,589 |
| Fees | $24,093 | $24,093 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Texas A&M University are White. Roughly 51% 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas A&M University-College Station conferred 93 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Texas A&M University is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 2 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Texas A&M University were Non-Resident Alien. About 48% 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 45 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas A&M University-College Station handed out 6 graduate certificate degrees in physical sciences.
Texas A&M University has not been ranked for physical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of physical sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Texas A&M University are Hispanic or Latino. About 33% 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 graduate certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Texas A&M University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 199 |
| Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 8 |