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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #227 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #10 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 216 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 227 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from SHSU. This makes it the #244 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SHSU paid an average of $652 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $244 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,648 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,866 | $3,866 |
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Of the 54 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SHSU, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the SHSU physical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SHSU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from SHSU. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Sam Houston State University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 40 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 10 |
| Physics | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 248 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 136 |
| Engineering Technologies | 121 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 28 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 9 |
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