by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington” 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 Washington, there were 740 physical science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
For this year’s “Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington” ranking, we looked at 30 colleges that offer a degree in physical science. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular physical science programs in the United States.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for washington physical sciences students.
Out of the 30 schools in the Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Green River College landed the #1 spot on the list. Auburn, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical sciences degrees to 97 students in 2020-2021.
Out of the 30 schools in the Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Seattle Central College landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Seattle, Washington, this small public school awarded 80 diplomas to qualified ’s physical sciences students in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Seattle College. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical sciences degrees to 62 students in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Bellevue College. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington. This fairly large school is located in Bellevue, Washington, and it awarded 58 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Out of the 30 schools in the Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, South Seattle College landed the #5 spot on the list. South Seattle is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 44 ’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.
Edmonds Community College landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington ranking. Lynnwood, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical sciences degrees to 43 students in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #6, Shoreline Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington list. Shoreline Community College is a small public school situated in Shoreline, Washington. It awarded 43 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington list. Located in Lakewood, Washington, this medium-sized public school handed out 43 degrees to qualified ’s physical sciences students in 2020-2021.
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South Puget Sound Community College landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington ranking. Located in Olympia, Washington, this small public school awarded 40 degrees to qualified ’s physical sciences students in 2020-2021.
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Clark College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington ranking. Clark College is located in Vancouver, Washington and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 38 ’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.
Highline College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington ranking. This small school is located in Des Moines, Washington, and it awarded 35 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #12, Skagit Valley College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington list. Skagit Valley College is a small school located in Mount Vernon, Washington that handed out 28 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Physical Science at Skagit Valley College
Cascadia College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington list. Cascadia College is located in Bothell, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 ’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.
Spokane Falls Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington ranking. Spokane Falls Community College is a small public school situated in Spokane, Washington. It awarded 13 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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Everett Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington list. Located in Everett, Washington, this medium-sized public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified ’s physical sciences students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Physical Science at Everett Community College
With a ranking of #16, Columbia Basin College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington list. Columbia Basin College is a medium-sized school located in Pasco, Washington that handed out 10 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Whatcom Community College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington ranking. Whatcom Community College is a small school located in Bellingham, Washington that handed out 9 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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Walla Walla Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington ranking, coming in at #17. Walla Walla Community College is a public institution located in Walla Walla, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Physical Science at Walla Walla Community College
With a ranking of #19, Yakima Valley College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington list. YVC is a small school located in Yakima, Washington that handed out 8 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Tacoma Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington ranking. Located in Tacoma, Washington, this medium-sized public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified ’s physical sciences students in 2020-2021.
Wenatchee Valley College landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington ranking. Wenatchee Valley College is a public institution located in Wenatchee, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Grays Harbor College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington ranking. Grays Harbor College is a public institution located in Aberdeen, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #23, Washington State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington list. This large school is located in Pullman, Washington, and it awarded 5 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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Centralia College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington ranking. Centralia College is a small school located in Centralia, Washington that handed out 4 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Olympic College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington list. OC is located in Bremerton, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.
Big Bend Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington list. Moses Lake, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical sciences degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Physical Science at Big Bend Community College
Lower Columbia College landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Sciences Major in Washington ranking. Located in Longview, Washington, this small public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified ’s physical sciences students in 2020-2021.
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