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. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking.
In 2021-2022, 3,141 people earned their degree in general physical sciences, making the major the 144th most popular in the United States. In , general physical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in , earned an average of $26,561 and had an average of $12,348 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Far Western US region, there were 941 general physical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 869 general physical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $40,376 and $17,339 respectively.
This year’s “Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking looked at 59 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general physical sciences. That schools that top this list have a program in general physical sciences in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region associate degree physical science students.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Nevada College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Carson City, Nevada, this small public school handed out 95 diplomas to qualified associates’s physical science students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend South Seattle College. The school came in at #2 for the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region. This small school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 32 associates’s physical science degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Seattle Central College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Seattle Central is a small public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 63 associates’s physical science degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.5% 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%.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Seattle College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s physical science degrees to 24 students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about General Physical Sciences at North Seattle College
Out of the 59 schools in the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Cascadia College landed the #5 spot on the list. Cascadia College is a public institution located in Bothell, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 25 associates’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about General Physical Sciences at Cascadia College
Green River College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #6. Auburn, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s physical science degrees to 46 students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
American River College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. American River College is a large public school situated in Sacramento, California. It awarded 109 associates’s physical science degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% 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%.
Full American River College General Physical Sciences Report
Highline College ranked #8 on this year’s Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Des Moines, Washington, this small public school handed out 36 degrees to qualified associates’s physical science students in 2021-2022.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Shoreline Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in Shoreline, Washington, and it awarded 25 associates’s physical science degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on General Physical Sciences at Shoreline Community College
Compton College ranked #10 on this year’s Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Compton College is located in Compton, California and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 8 associates’s physical science degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.0% 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%.
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South Puget Sound Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. South Puget Sound Community College is located in Olympia, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 44 associates’s physical science degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.5% 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 General Physical Sciences at South Puget Sound Community College
Edmonds Community College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Edmonds Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Lynnwood, Washington. It awarded 36 associates’s physical science degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Edmonds Community College General Physical Sciences Report
With a ranking of #13, Skagit Valley College did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Skagit Valley College is a small public school situated in Mount Vernon, Washington. It awarded 28 associates’s physical science degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.9% 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 more about General Physical Sciences at Skagit Valley College
Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom ranked #14 on this year’s Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Lakewood, Washington, this medium-sized public school awarded 44 diplomas to qualified associates’s physical science students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about General Physical Sciences at Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom
Bellevue College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Bellevue, Washington is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s physical science degrees to 38 students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% 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%.
El Camino College ranked #16 on this year’s Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. El Camino College is a fairly large school located in Torrance, California that handed out 47 associates’s physical science degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% 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%.
Clark College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #17. This medium-sized school is located in Vancouver, Washington, and it awarded 28 associates’s physical science degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Grays Harbor College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Grays Harbor College is a public institution located in Aberdeen, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 associates’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Spokane Falls Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Spokane, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s physical science degrees to 5 students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on General Physical Sciences at Spokane Falls Community College
Long Beach City College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Long Beach City College is located in Long Beach, California and, has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 35 associates’s physical science degrees to qualified students.
Full Long Beach City College General Physical Sciences Report
Wenatchee Valley College ranked #21 on this year’s Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Wenatchee Valley College is a small public school situated in Wenatchee, Washington. It awarded 17 associates’s physical science degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about General Physical Sciences at Wenatchee Valley College
Walla Walla Community College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Walla Walla, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s physical science degrees to 4 students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% 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 more about General Physical Sciences at Walla Walla Community College
Yakima Valley College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #23. Yakima Valley College is a public institution located in Yakima, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 associates’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% 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%.
Whatcom Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Bellingham, Washington, this small public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified associates’s physical science students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Whatcom Community College General Physical Sciences Report
Clovis Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #25. Clovis Community College is a public institution located in Fresno, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 6 associates’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full Clovis Community College General Physical Sciences Report
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