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ACCEPTANCE RATE

90.86%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

95%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

6

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$7,236

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Physics Program

The physics degree program at Texas Southern University instructs students on the scientific study of matter and energy, as well as the testing and formulation of laws that govern the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Students who graduate the physics degree program may follow a career path in ecology, healthcare, archaeology, and more. Course instruction includes classes in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, and more. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer physics program.

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Texas Southern University (TSU)

One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX

TSU is a public historically black institution located in Houston, Texas. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Approximately nine thousand students are enrolled annually at TSU.

Areas of study offered at TSU include:

  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Students may take either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at TSU. A score between 1110 - 1360 on the SAT, or 15 - 19 for the ACT is common among admitted students. 39% of those students that apply are admitted to TSU, of which 35% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at Texas Southern University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $7,800 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $18,000 annually. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for TSU is the "Tigers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Contact information, admission forms, programs offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.tsu.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Physics program at TSU, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
    • Total Employment: 100
    • Average Hourly Rate: $63.11
    • Average Annual Salary: $131270

Physicists

Description

Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, physicists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
    • Average Hourly Rate: $63.32
    • Average Annual Salary: $131700

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates TSU accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Texas Southern University may provide services to students including:

  • Distance learning
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assisting students to find work
  • Child care

Intercollegiate Athletics

TSU is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
  • Basketball (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
  • Football (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, Indoor
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Bowling