Texas may be known for its Texas Bluebonnet, Pecan and Northern Mockingbird, but it also has many accredited colleges and universities worth taking note of. Physics schools in Texas can help students gain the competence and experience needed to successfully launch a career as a physicist. Students have a choice of 54 physics colleges in Texas to attend. In the 2008-2009 school year, reportedly 450 students completed physics programs in Texas.
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| Physics Schools in Abilene |
Abilene Christian University
1600 Campus Court
Abilene, TX, 79699 |
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Hardin-Simmons University
2200 Hickory
Abilene, TX, 79698 |
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McMurry University
S 14th and Sayles Blvd
Abilene, TX, 79697 |
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| Physics Schools in Arlington |
The University of Texas at Arlington
701 S. Nedderman Dr.
Arlington, TX, 76013 |
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| Physics Schools in Austin |
Austin Community College District
5930 Middle Fiskville Rd
Austin, TX, 78752 |
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The University of Texas at Austin
2608 Whitis Ave
Austin, TX, 78712 |
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| Physics Schools in Beaumont |
Lamar University
4400 MLK
Beaumont, TX, 77705 |
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| Physics Schools in Borger |
Frank Phillips College
1301 W. Roosevelt St.
Borger, TX, 79008 |
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| Physics Schools in Brenham |
Blinn College
902 College Ave
Brenham, TX, 77833 |
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| Physics Schools in Brownsville |
The University of Texas at Brownsville
80 Fort Brown
Brownsville, TX, 78520 |
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| Physics Schools in Canyon |
West Texas A & M University
2501 4th Ave
Canyon, TX, 79016 |
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| Physics Schools in Cisco |
Cisco College
101 College Heights
Cisco, TX, 76437 |
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| Physics Schools in Clarendon |
Clarendon College
1122 College Drive
Clarendon, TX, 79226 |
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| Physics Schools in College Station |
Texas A & M University
112 M T Harrington Ctr
College Station, TX, 77843 |
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| Physics Schools in Commerce |
Texas A & M University-Commerce
2600 South Neal
Commerce, TX, 75429 |
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| Physics Schools in Corpus Christi |
Del Mar College
101 Baldwin Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX, 78404 |
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| Physics Schools in Dallas |
Southern Methodist University
6425 Boaz St
Dallas, TX, 75275 |
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| Physics Schools in Denison |
Grayson County College
6101 Grayson Drive
Denison, TX, 75020 |
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| Physics Schools in Denton |
University of North Texas
Chestnut Ave.
Denton, TX, 76203 |
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| Physics Schools in Edinburg |
The University of Texas-Pan American
1201 W University Dr
Edinburg, TX, 78539 |
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| Physics Schools in El Paso |
The University of Texas at El Paso
500 W. University Ave
El Paso, TX, 79968 |
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| Physics Schools in Fort Worth |
Texas Christian University
2800 S University Dr
Fort Worth, TX, 76129 |
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| Physics Schools in Georgetown |
Southwestern University
1001 University Ave
Georgetown, TX, 78626 |
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| Physics Schools in Hillsboro |
Hill College
112 Lamar Dr
Hillsboro, TX, 76645 |
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| Physics Schools in Houston |
Houston Baptist University
7502 Fondren Rd
Houston, TX, 77074 |
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Rice University
6100 S Main
Houston, TX, 77005 |
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University of Houston
212 E. Cullen Building
Houston, TX, 77204 |
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University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX, 77058 |
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| Physics Schools in Irving |
University of Dallas
1845 E Northgate Drive
Irving, TX, 75062 |
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| Physics Schools in Kilgore |
Kilgore College
1100 Broadway
Kilgore, TX, 75662 |
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| Physics Schools in Kingsville |
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
955 University Blvd
Kingsville, TX, 78363 |
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| Physics Schools in Lubbock |
Texas Tech University
Broadway and University Avenue
Lubbock, TX, 79409 |
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| Physics Schools in Lufkin |
Angelina College
3500 South First
Lufkin, TX, 75902 |
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| Physics Schools in Mcallen |
South Texas College
3201 W Pecan
McAllen, TX, 78502 |
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| Physics Schools in Midland |
Midland College
3600 N Garfield
Midland, TX, 79705 |
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| Physics Schools in Nacogdoches |
Stephen F Austin State University
1936 North St
Nacogdoches, TX, 75962 |
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| Physics Schools in Odessa |
Odessa College
201 W University
Odessa, TX, 79764 |
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| Physics Schools in Paris |
Paris Junior College
2400 Clarksville St
Paris, TX, 75460 |
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| Physics Schools in Pasadena |
San Jacinto Community College
8060 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX, 77501 |
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| Physics Schools in Prairie View |
Prairie View A & M University
FM 1098 Road & University Drive
Prairie View, TX, 77446 |
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| Physics Schools in Richardson |
The University of Texas at Dallas
800 West Campbell Road
Richardson, TX, 75080 |
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| Physics Schools in San Angelo |
Angelo State University
2601 W Avenue N
San Angelo, TX, 76909 |
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| Physics Schools in San Antonio |
Northwest Vista College
3535 North West Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX, 78251 |
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St Marys University
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, TX, 78228 |
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The University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX, 78249 |
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Trinity University
One Trinity Place
San Antonio, TX, 78212 |
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| Physics Schools in San Marcos |
Texas State University-San Marcos
601 University Dr
San Marcos, TX, 78666 |
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| Physics Schools in Seguin |
Texas Lutheran University
1000 W. Court St
Seguin, TX, 78155 |
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| Physics Schools in Sherman |
Austin College
900 N Grand Ave
Sherman, TX, 75090 |
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| Physics Schools in Stephenville |
Tarleton State University
1333 W. Washington
Stephenville, TX, 76401 |
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| Physics Schools in Texarkana |
Texarkana College
2500 N Robison Rd
Texarkana, TX, 75599 |
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| Physics Schools in Tyler |
Tyler Junior College
1400 East Fifth Street
Tyler, TX, 75789 |
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| Physics Schools in Waco |
Baylor University
500 Speight Ave.
Waco, TX, 76798 |
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| Physics Schools in Wichita Falls |
Midwestern State University
3410 Taft Blvd
Wichita Falls, TX, 76308 |
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| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile | Average |
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| Arlington | $56,810.00 | $66,910.00 | $80,840.00 | $98,840.00 | $110,110.00 | $82,370.00 |
| College Station | $35,390.00 | $40,310.00 | $44,270.00 | $51,280.00 | $73,190.00 | $51,300.00 |
| Commerce | $59,515.00 | $68,465.00 | $82,445.00 | $106,650.00 | $52,970.00 | $91,955.00 |
| Dallas | $59,515.00 | $68,465.00 | $82,445.00 | $106,650.00 | $52,970.00 | $91,955.00 |
| Denton | $59,515.00 | $68,465.00 | $82,445.00 | $106,650.00 | $52,970.00 | $91,955.00 |
| Fort Worth | $56,810.00 | $66,910.00 | $80,840.00 | $98,840.00 | $110,110.00 | $82,370.00 |
| Houston | $67,680.00 | $82,475.00 | $98,150.00 | $125,855.00 | $61,810.00 | $109,990.00 |
| Irving | $59,515.00 | $68,465.00 | $82,445.00 | $106,650.00 | $52,970.00 | $91,955.00 |
| Pasadena | $67,680.00 | $82,475.00 | $98,150.00 | $125,855.00 | $61,810.00 | $109,990.00 |
| Prairie View | $67,680.00 | $82,475.00 | $98,150.00 | $125,855.00 | $61,810.00 | $109,990.00 |
| Richardson | $59,515.00 | $68,465.00 | $82,445.00 | $106,650.00 | $52,970.00 | $91,955.00 |
| San Antonio | $41,425.00 | $60,150.00 | $77,235.00 | $98,290.00 | $130,355.00 | $82,585.00 |
| Seguin | $41,425.00 | $60,150.00 | $77,235.00 | $98,290.00 | $130,355.00 | $82,585.00 |
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| Physics Teacher |
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