by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 524 associate degrees in general physical sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The physical science associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general physical sciences students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best General Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general physical sciences.
Glendale Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in general physical sciences. Located in the large suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in general physical sciences from Glendale Community College
Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a great option for individuals interested in an associate degree in general physical sciences. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Chandler.More information about a associate in general physical sciences from Chandler-Gilbert Community College
It's hard to beat Tulsa Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general physical sciences. Tulsa Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Tulsa.More information about a associate in general physical sciences from Tulsa Community College
Mesa Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in general physical sciences. Located in the large city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general physical sciences from Mesa Community College
Located in the town of Gallup, UNM Gallup is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in general physical sciences from University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus
UNM Taos is a fairly small public university located in the rural area of Ranchos de Taos.More information about a associate in general physical sciences from University of New Mexico - Taos Campus
Located in the rural area of Los Lunas, UNM Valencia is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in general physical sciences from University of New Mexico - Valencia County Campus
Explore the best general physical sciences schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 200 | 28 |
| Arizona | 169 | 673 |
| New Mexico | 140 | 62 |
| Oklahoma | 136 | 99 |
One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, General Physical Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Science | 524 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 129 |
| Physics | 65 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 22 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |