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 #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 82 |
| Best Physics Schools | 85 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 60% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UH paid an average of $882 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $362 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
Learn more about UH tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from UH. Of these graduates, 83% were men and 17% 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UH physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UH Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UH in 2022, 80% were men and 20% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Houston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 72 |
| Chemistry | 69 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.