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UT Austin was ranked #28 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 282 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 266 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UT Austin. This makes it the #69 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 59 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Austin paid an average of $1,930 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $546 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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Of the 282 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical sciences from UT Austin in 2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 68 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Online degrees for the UT Austin physical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Austin Online Learning page.
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from UT Austin in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
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 |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 148 |
| Physics | 130 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 79 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 39 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,879 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,326 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 620 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 159 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 23 |
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