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2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid

19 Ranked Colleges
502 Degrees Awarded
$19,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master's in Texas For Those Getting Aid

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Physical Sciences is the 18th most popular major in the country with 52,879 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, physical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $38,122 and had an average of $22,339 in loans still to pay off.

Across Texas, there were 2,912 physical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 502 physical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 19 colleges that offered a degree in physical sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great physical sciences programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the physical sciences program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid.

Top 19 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences in Texas (With Aid)

#13 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #1 spot on the list. UT Rio Grande Valley is located in Edinburg, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 masters’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

UT Rio Grande Valley did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Rio Grande Valley are $15,151, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UT Rio Grande Valley Physical Sciences Report

#9 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin landed the #2 spot on the list. The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is located in Odessa, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 masters’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

UT Permian Basin did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin are $6,900, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Dallas. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. Richardson, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s physical sciences degrees to 44 students in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas
#16 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend MSU Texas. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. MSU Texas is a public institution located in Wichita Falls, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MSU Texas, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at MSU Texas are $7,935, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 39 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, The University of Texas at Austin did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Austin, Texas, this large public school awarded 23 degrees to qualified masters’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also made our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886.

Full The University of Texas at Austin Physical Sciences Report

#7

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#10 in overall quality

Texas State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. Texas State University is located in San Marcos, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

Texas State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State University are $17,040, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#7 in overall quality

Texas Tech University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #8. Texas Tech University is a public institution located in Lubbock, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 21 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also made our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of North Texas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. UNT is a large public school situated in Denton, Texas. It awarded 16 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT also made our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618.

Full UNT Physical Sciences Report

#10

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas
#11 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Corpus Christi, Texas, this fairly large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified masters’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Corpus Christi also took the #11 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi are $15,683.

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#15 in overall quality

The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. The University of Texas at El Paso is a public institution located in El Paso, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 26 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP also took the #15 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas at El Paso Physical Sciences Report

#14 in overall quality

The University of Texas at San Antonio ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. Located in San Antonio, Texas, this large public school awarded 19 diplomas to qualified masters’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

UTSA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at San Antonio are $25,807, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in College Station, Texas, and it awarded 76 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also made our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743.

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#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. Arlington, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s physical sciences degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington also took the #12 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas

With a ranking of #15, Sam Houston State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. Sam Houston State University is a large school located in Huntsville, Texas that handed out 2 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SHSU, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17 in overall quality

Stephen F Austin State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. Nacogdoches, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s physical sciences degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

SFASU also made our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at SFASU are $15,695, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Texas Southern University

Houston, Texas

Texas Southern University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. Houston, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s physical sciences degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

TSU also took the #0 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at TSU are $13,221, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full TSU Physical Sciences Report

#18

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
#2 in overall quality

Texas Christian University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. TCU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Worth, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 11 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree physical sciences students with aid list, TCU has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at TCU are $32,268, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full TCU Physical Sciences Report

#19

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Baylor University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Waco, Texas, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 14 diplomas to qualified masters’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

Baylor also made our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor University are $36,936, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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