by our College Data Analytics Team
Physics is taught at colleges nationwide, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. The schools below are the most focused on physics in Texas, measured by the share of their degrees in the field.
To build this ranking, College Factual compared the degree focus of the 23 schools in Texas offering physics.
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The colleges and universities below are the most focused on physics in Texas, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
Rice University tops our list of the most focused physics schools. Set in the city of Houston, Rice University is a private not-for-profit institution. Physics accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 49 graduates in the most recent year. See more about physics at Rice University
Austin College ranks #2 for physics by degree focus. Austin College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Sherman. Physics accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. See more about physics at Austin College
Trinity University is one of the most focused physics schools, landing the #3 spot this year. Trinity University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio. About 1% of the degrees Trinity University awards are in physics, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full physics details for Trinity University
Texas A And M University Commerce came in at #4 on our list of the most focused physics schools. Located in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a public university. Physics accounts for around 0.9% of the degrees granted here, or about 31 graduates in the most recent year. See more about physics at Texas A And M University Commerce
University Of Dallas came in at #5 on our list of the most focused physics schools. University Of Dallas is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Irving. About 0.8% of the degrees University Of Dallas awards are in physics, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full physics report for University Of Dallas
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #6 for physics by degree focus. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public university. Physics accounts for around 0.7% of the degrees granted here, or about 133 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full physics details for The University Of Texas At Austin
The University Of Texas At San Antonio landed the #7 spot among the most focused physics schools. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public school located in the city of San Antonio. About 0.5% of the degrees The University Of Texas At San Antonio awards are in physics, or about 42 graduates in the most recent year. See more about physics at The University Of Texas At San Antonio
Abilene Christian University ranked #8 on our list of the most focused physics schools. Located in the city of Abilene, Abilene Christian University is a private not-for-profit university. Physics accounts for around 0.5% of the degrees granted here, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full physics report for Abilene Christian University
Angelo State University ranked #9 on our list of the most focused physics schools. Set in the city of San Angelo, Angelo State University is a public institution. Physics accounts for around 0.5% of the degrees granted here, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. See more about physics at Angelo State University
The University Of Texas At Dallas placed #10 for physics by degree focus. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.5% of all degrees awarded are in physics, or about 51 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full physics report for The University Of Texas At Dallas
The University Of Texas At El Paso ranked #11 on our list of the most focused physics schools. Located in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.5% of all degrees awarded are in physics, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full physics report for The University Of Texas At El Paso
University Of Houston Clear Lake comes in at #12 for physics focus this year. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a public institution. About 0.3% of the degrees University Of Houston Clear Lake awards are in physics, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. See more about physics at University Of Houston Clear Lake
Texas Tech University placed #13 for physics by degree focus. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a public institution. About 0.3% of the degrees Texas Tech University awards are in physics, or about 34 graduates in the most recent year. See more about physics at Texas Tech University
Texas A And M University College Station ranked #14 on our list of the most focused physics schools. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.3% of all degrees awarded are in physics, or about 68 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full physics details for Texas A And M University College Station
University Of Houston comes in at #15 for physics focus this year. University Of Houston is a public school located in the city of Houston. About 0.3% of the degrees University Of Houston awards are in physics, or about 35 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full physics report for University Of Houston
The University Of Texas At Arlington ranked #16 on our list of the most focused physics schools. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. About 0.3% of the degrees The University Of Texas At Arlington awards are in physics, or about 33 graduates in the most recent year. See more about physics at The University Of Texas At Arlington
Baylor University comes in at #17 for physics focus this year. Baylor University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco. At this school, roughly 0.2% of all degrees awarded are in physics, or about 15 graduates in the most recent year. See more about physics at Baylor University
Texas State University San Marcos comes in at #18 for physics focus this year. Texas State University San Marcos is a public school located in the city of San Marcos. Physics accounts for around 0.2% of the degrees granted here, or about 20 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full physics details for Texas State University San Marcos
Southern Methodist University placed #19 for physics by degree focus. Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. Physics accounts for around 0.2% of the degrees granted here, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. See more about physics at Southern Methodist University
University Of North Texas comes in at #20 for physics focus this year. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.2% of all degrees awarded are in physics, or about 22 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full physics details for University Of North Texas
Austin Community College District placed #21 for physics by degree focus. Set in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.2% of all degrees awarded are in physics, or about 13 graduates in the most recent year. See more about physics at Austin Community College District
The University Of Texas Pan American placed #22 for physics by degree focus. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.1% of all degrees awarded are in physics, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full physics details for The University Of Texas Pan American
Houston Community College landed the #23 spot among the most focused physics schools. Set in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.1% of all degrees awarded are in physics, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full physics details for Houston Community College
This list is compiled by College Factual. Schools are ranked by degree focus — the share of the school’s total degree completions that are in the program, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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