by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 8 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 465 doctor's degrees in physical sciences to qualified students.
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The physical sciences doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality physical sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for physical sciences students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in physical sciences.
It's hard to beat Texas A&M University - College Station if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Texas A&M University - College Station
The University of Texas at Austin is a good choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from The University of Texas at Austin
University of Houston is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of Houston
It's difficult to beat The University of Texas at Dallas if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Located in the medium-sized city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from The University of Texas at Dallas
Texas Tech is a very large public university located in the large city of Lubbock.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Texas Tech University
Located in the medium-sized city of Denton, UNT is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of North Texas
Located in the city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from The University of Texas at Arlington
Located in the large city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from The University of Texas at San Antonio
Explore all the Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 28 | 115 |
| Oklahoma | 26 | 64 |
| New Mexico | 23 | 52 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 230 |
| Physics | 127 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 88 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 12 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,081 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 634 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 216 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 166 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 31 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 30 |
| Engineering Technologies | 14 |
