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2025 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Texas

11 Colleges in Texas
2,766 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$47,003 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, physical sciences sits in the middle of the road, ranking #19 out of 38 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 11 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physical Sciences Schools in Texas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,766 degrees in physical sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Physical Sciences School

Best Physical Sciences Schools in Texas The physical sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Physical Sciences rankings. For our Best Overall Physical Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Physical Sciences Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Physical Sciences
Master's Degrees in Physical Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Physical Sciences

The physical sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Physical Sciences Schools in Texas. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Physical Sciences in Texas

The schools below may not offer all types of physical sciences degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Texas Schools in Physical Sciences

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
363 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$50,117 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Texas A&M University - College Station if you want to pursue a degree in physical sciences. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were about 363 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year. Those physical sciences students who get their degree from Texas A&M University - College Station receive $3,114 more than the average physical sciences grad.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
396 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
11.4% Growth in Graduates

The University of Texas at Austin is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in physical sciences. UT Austin is a fairly large public university located in the city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #46 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.

There were about 396 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the physical sciences program make around $39,766 for their early career.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
182 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$67,594 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in physical sciences has to look into University of Houston. UH is a fairly large public university located in the city of Houston. This university ranks 14th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 182 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UH in the most recent year we have data available. Physical Sciences degree recipients from University of Houston earn a boost of about $20,591 above the average earnings of physical sciences graduates.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
126 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
7.9% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in physical sciences needs to check out The University of Texas at Dallas. UT Dallas is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Richardson. A Best Colleges rank of #209 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UT Dallas is a great university overall.

There were approximately 126 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UT Dallas in the most recent data year. Physical Sciences degree recipients from The University of Texas at Dallas get an earnings boost of about $10,401 over the average income of physical sciences graduates.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
122 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$48,878 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #161 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Texas Tech is a great university overall.

There were approximately 122 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, physical sciences degree recipients generally earn around $48,878 at the beginning of their careers.

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Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$42,317 Median Starting Salary

Texas State is a very large public university located in the city of San Marcos. This university ranks 16th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 55 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Texas State in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, physical sciences degree recipients typically earn around $42,317 in the first five years of their career.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
87 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
1.1% Growth in Graduates

UNT is a very large public university located in the city of Denton. This university ranks 13th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 87 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UNT in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the physical sciences program report average early career wages of $38,006.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
117 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
9.4% Growth in Graduates

UTSA is a very large public university located in the large city of San Antonio. This university ranks 23rd out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 117 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UTSA in the most recent data year. After graduation, physical sciences degree recipients generally make an average of $41,460 in the first five years of their career.

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9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
113 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
15.0% Growth in Graduates

UT Arlington is a very large public university located in the large city of Arlington. A Best Colleges rank of #304 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UT Arlington is a great university overall.

There were about 113 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UT Arlington in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the physical sciences program make about $39,576 in their early career salary.

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10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
59 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$43,940 Median Starting Salary

SHSU is a very large public university located in the distant town of Huntsville. This university ranks 18th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 59 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at SHSU in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients usually earn about $43,940 in the first five years of their career.

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Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Arizona 38 1,461
New Mexico 38 285
Oklahoma 38 558

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Physical Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 1,225
Physics 740
Geological & Earth Sciences 640
Astronomy & Astrophysics 59
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 58
General Physical Sciences 34
Materials Sciences 10

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