2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for General Physical Sciences in the Southwest Region

If you're seeking a Bachelor's Degree in general physical sciences, you will have fewer peers than average since the major degree program is the #236 one in the country in terms of popularity.While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual reviewed 8 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the most popular for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of general physical sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in general physical sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Physical Sciences School for Your Bachelor's Degree

The physical science bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for General Physical Sciences in the Southwest Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality general physical sciences program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank General Physical Sciences Schools

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for general physical sciences.

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Most Popular Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study General Physical Sciences in the Southwest Region

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in general physical sciences.

Most Well Attended Schools for Physical Science Students Working on Their Bachelor's

1

Arizona State University - Tempe
Tempe, AZ

49 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In AZ

#1 Best Quality In AZ

Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in general physical sciences has to look into Arizona State University - Tempe. Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general physical sciences in Arizona.

There were about 49 general physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent data year.

Soon after graduating, physical science bachelor's recipients generally earn about $33,600 in their early careers.

More information about a bachelor’s in general physical sciences from Arizona State University - Tempe

2

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

2 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In NM

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is a popular option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in general physical sciences. New Mexico Tech is a small public school located in the remote town of Socorro.

There were approximately 2 general physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at New Mexico Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in general physical sciences from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

3

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

#1 Most Popular In TX

Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in general physical sciences needs to check out The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. UT Rio Grande Valley is a fairly large public university located in the city of Edinburg. More information about a bachelor’s in general physical sciences from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

3

Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK

#1 Most Popular In OK

Southern Nazarene University is a popular decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in general physical sciences. SNU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Bethany. More information about a bachelor’s in general physical sciences from Southern Nazarene University

3

Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OK

#1 Most Popular In OK

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in general physical sciences has to look into Oklahoma Wesleyan University. Located in the distant town of Bartlesville, OKWU or OWU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. More information about a bachelor’s in general physical sciences from Oklahoma Wesleyan University

3

Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX

#1 Most Popular In TX

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Texas A&M International University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general physical sciences. Texas A&M International University is a medium-sized public university located in the large city of Laredo. More information about a bachelor’s in general physical sciences from Texas A&M International University

3

Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM

#2 Most Popular In NM

Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in general physical sciences has to take a look at Western New Mexico University. Western New Mexico University is a small public university located in the remote town of Silver City. More information about a bachelor’s in general physical sciences from Western New Mexico University

3

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

#1 Most Popular In OK

Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in general physical sciences needs to take a look at Oklahoma City University. Located in the large city of Oklahoma City, OCU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. More information about a bachelor’s in general physical sciences from Oklahoma City University

Best General Physical Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the most popular general physical sciences colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Texas	229	0
Oklahoma	192	0
Arizona	187	52
New Mexico	141	7

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General Physical Sciences Related Rankings by Major

General Physical Sciences is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Chemistry	1,287
Physics	673
Geological & Earth Sciences	624
Astronomy & Astrophysics	86
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology	80
Materials Sciences	17
Other Physical Science	12

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.