by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physics at UH. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 5 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UH highly for physics, coming in at #115 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 115 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Texas | 4 of 14 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 of 23 |
Here is each degree level granted in physics at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Houston awarded 4 master’s degrees in physics.
UH is not yet ranked for physics at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,723 | $29,363 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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All of the 4 students who graduated with a master’s degree in physics from UH identified as men.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at UH were Non-Resident Alien. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Houston awarded 14 doctoral degrees in physics.
UH holds a strong position among schools offering physics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 5 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
For the most recent academic year available, 93% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 7% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at UH were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UH. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 18 |