by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 2 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of general physical sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 362 degrees in general physical sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The physical science 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 the Best General Physical Sciences Schools in California. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the physical science degrees they offer, see the list below.
University of California - Santa Cruz is a good option for students interested in a degree in general physical sciences. Located in the small city of Santa Cruz, UC Santa Cruz is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in general physical sciences from University of California - Santa Cruz
Humboldt State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general physical sciences. Located in the town of Arcata, Humboldt State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a degree in general physical sciences from Humboldt State University
Explore all the Best General Physical Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 300 | 740 |
| Oregon | 266 | 1 |
| Nevada | 192 | 106 |
| Hawaii | 164 | 0 |
One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, General Physical Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Science | 362 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 3,316 |
| Physics | 3,224 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 994 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 252 |
| Materials Sciences | 136 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 82 |
| Other Physical Science | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
