by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Southwest Region to review for the 2025 Best Materials Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Materials Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the materials science degree levels they offer.
It's difficult to beat University of Arizona if you want to pursue a degree in materials sciences. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in materials sciences from University of Arizona
Explore the best materials sciences colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 287 | 29 |
| New Mexico | 219 | 8 |
Materials Sciences is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Materials Science | 45 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 1,750 |
| Physics | 1,164 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 954 |
| General Physical Sciences | 817 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 164 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 160 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.