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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region

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General Physical Sciences is the 144th most popular major in the country with 3,141 degrees awarded in 2021-2022. 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.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking analyzed 75 colleges that offered a degree 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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Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for General Physical Sciences in the Far Western US Region

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Western Nevada College
Carson City, Nevada

Out of the 75 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Nevada College landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Carson City, Nevada, this small public school awarded 95 diplomas to qualified ’s physical science students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% 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 WNC

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South Seattle College
Seattle, Washington

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Seattle College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. South Seattle is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 32 ’s physical science degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% 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 South Seattle General Physical Sciences Report

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Seattle Central College
Seattle, Washington

Out of the 75 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Seattle Central College landed the #3 spot on the list. Seattle Central is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 63 ’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 Seattle Central

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North Seattle College
Seattle, Washington

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Seattle College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. North Seattle College is a small public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 24 ’s physical science degrees 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

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Cascadia College
Bothell, Washington

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cascadia College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Bothell, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical science degrees to 25 students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.6% 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 Cascadia College

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Green River College
Auburn, Washington

Green River College ranked #6 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Auburn, Washington, this medium-sized public school handed out 46 diplomas to qualified ’s physical science 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%.

Full GRC General Physical Sciences Report

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American River College
Sacramento, California

With a ranking of #7, American River College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Sacramento, California, this large public school handed out 109 degrees to qualified ’s physical science students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Physical Sciences at American River

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Highline College
Des Moines, Washington

Highline College ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Des Moines, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical science degrees to 36 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Highline College General Physical Sciences Report

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Shoreline Community College
Shoreline, Washington

Shoreline Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. This small school is located in Shoreline, Washington, and it awarded 25 ’s physical science degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Physical Sciences at Shoreline Community College

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Compton College
Compton, California

With a ranking of #10, Compton College did quite well on the 2023 Schools 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 ’s physical science degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Physical Sciences at Compton College

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South Puget Sound Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. South Puget Sound Community College is a small public school situated in Olympia, Washington. It awarded 44 ’s physical science degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full South Puget Sound Community College General Physical Sciences Report

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Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, Washington

Edmonds Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Edmonds Community College is located in Lynnwood, Washington and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 36 ’s physical science degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Physical Sciences at Edmonds Community College

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Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, Washington

Skagit Valley College landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Skagit Valley College is a small school located in Mount Vernon, Washington that handed out 28 ’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

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Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom
Lakewood, Washington

Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Lakewood, Washington, this medium-sized public school awarded 44 diplomas to qualified ’s physical science students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% 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 Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom General Physical Sciences Report

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Bellevue College
Bellevue, Washington

Bellevue College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Bellevue, Washington, and it awarded 38 ’s physical science degrees 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%.

Read more about General Physical Sciences at BC

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El Camino College
Torrance, California

El Camino College ranked #16 on this year’s Schools 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 ’s physical science degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Physical Sciences at El Camino College

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Clark College
Vancouver, Washington

Clark College did quite well in the 2023 Schools 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 ’s physical science degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Clark College General Physical Sciences Report

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Grays Harbor College
Aberdeen, Washington

Grays Harbor College ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Grays Harbor College is a small public school situated in Aberdeen, Washington. It awarded 7 ’s physical science degrees in 2021-2022.

Read full report on General Physical Sciences at GHC

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Spokane Falls Community College landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Spokane, Washington, this small public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified ’s physical science 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%.

Read more about General Physical Sciences at Spokane Falls Community College

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, California

Long Beach City College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #20. Long Beach City College is a large school located in Long Beach, California that handed out 35 ’s physical science degrees in 2021-2022.

Read full report on General Physical Sciences at Long Beach City College

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Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee, Washington

Wenatchee Valley College ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Wenatchee, Washington, this small public school handed out 17 degrees to qualified ’s physical science students 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%.

Full Wenatchee Valley College General Physical Sciences Report

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Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, Washington

Walla Walla Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #22. Walla Walla, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical science degrees to 4 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Walla Walla Community College General Physical Sciences Report

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Yakima Valley College
Yakima, Washington

Yakima Valley College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Yakima, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical science degrees to 2 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Physical Sciences at YVC

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Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, Washington

Whatcom Community College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Bellingham, Washington, this small public school handed out 8 degrees to qualified ’s physical science students 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%.

Full Whatcom Community College General Physical Sciences Report

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Clovis Community College
Fresno, California

Clovis Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Clovis Community College is located in Fresno, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 6 ’s physical science degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on General Physical Sciences at Clovis Community College

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