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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 104 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UH. This makes it the #45 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 73 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UH paid an average of $882 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $362 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,637 | $4,637 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 82 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from UH. Of these graduates, 74% were men and 26% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UH does not offer an online option for its physical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UH Online Learning page.
Of the 39 physical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UH, about 77% were men and 23% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Houston.
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 |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 72 |
| Chemistry | 69 |
| Physics | 37 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 866 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 646 |
| Engineering Technologies | 402 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 216 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 122 |
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