by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
Physical Science is the 179th most popular major in the country with 3,823 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.
Across the Far Western US region, there were 1,209 physical science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
For this year’s “Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking, we looked at 75 colleges that offer a degree in physical science. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in physical science.
For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
The physical sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region”.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region physical sciences students.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend American River College. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region. American River College is located in Sacramento, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 129 ’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.
Out of the 75 schools in the Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Nevada College landed the #2 spot on the list. Western Nevada College is a small public school situated in Carson City, Nevada. It awarded 106 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Green River College. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region. GRC is a public institution located in Auburn, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 97 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Seattle Central College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region list. This small school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 80 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend El Camino College. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region. El Camino College is located in Torrance, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 79 ’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.
North Seattle College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region list. North Seattle College is a small school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 62 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #7, Bellevue College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region list. BC is a public institution located in Bellevue, Washington. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 58 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Long Beach City College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region list. Long Beach, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical sciences degrees to 51 students in 2020-2021.
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South Seattle College landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 44 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #10, Edmonds Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Lynnwood, Washington, this medium-sized public school awarded 43 degrees to qualified ’s physical sciences students in 2020-2021.
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Shoreline Community College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Shoreline Community College is a public institution located in Shoreline, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 43 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Physical Science at Shoreline Community College
Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #10. Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom is a medium-sized public school situated in Lakewood, Washington. It awarded 43 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
South Puget Sound Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. South Puget Sound Community College is located in Olympia, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 40 ’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.
Full South Puget Sound Community College Physical Science Report
Clark College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Clark College is a public institution located in Vancouver, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 38 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #15, Highline College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region list. Highline is a public institution located in Des Moines, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 35 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Skagit Valley College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in Mount Vernon, Washington, and it awarded 28 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Physical Science at Skagit Valley College
With a ranking of #17, Cascadia College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Bothell, Washington, this small public school awarded 27 degrees to qualified ’s physical sciences students in 2020-2021.
Compton College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #18. Compton College is a public institution located in Compton, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 17 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
University of California - Santa Cruz came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Santa Cruz, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical sciences degrees to 14 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full University of California - Santa Cruz Physical Science Report
Spokane Falls Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #20. This small school is located in Spokane, Washington, and it awarded 13 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Spokane Falls Community College Physical Science Report
Clovis Community College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Fresno, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical sciences degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.
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Naval Postgraduate School came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Naval Postgraduate School is a public institution located in Monterey, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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Everett Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Everett, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical sciences degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #24, Columbia Basin College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region list. CBC is a medium-sized public school situated in Pasco, Washington. It awarded 10 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Whatcom Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region list. Bellingham, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical sciences degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.
California State University - Fresno ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region list. California State University - Fresno is located in Fresno, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 ’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Physical Science at California State University - Fresno
Walla Walla Community College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Walla Walla Community College is a small public school situated in Walla Walla, Washington. It awarded 9 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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