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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Physics

175 Colleges in the United States
1,553 Associate Degrees
$16,900 Avg Early-Career Salary
Physics is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #69 most popular associate degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 175 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the most popular for associate degree seekers in the field of physics. Combined, these schools handed out 1,553 associate degrees in physics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Physics School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Physics The physics associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Physics ranking is to help you make that choice.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of physics students usually has them for a reason. 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.

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Explore the most popular colleges and universities for physics students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Physics Students Working on Their Associate

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64 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in physics has to take a look at Pasadena City College. Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a public college with a very large student population.

There were about 64 physics students who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
55 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Moorpark College if you want to pursue an associate degree in physics. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 55 physics individuals who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
50 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Santa Barbara City College if you want to pursue an associate degree in physics. Located in the city of Santa Barbara, SBCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 50 physics students who graduated with this degree at SBCC in the most recent data year.

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47 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Antelope Valley College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in physics. Antelope Valley College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Lancaster.

There were roughly 47 physics students who graduated with this degree at Antelope Valley College in the most recent data year.

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
47 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at College of the Canyons if you wish to pursue an associate degree in physics. College of the Canyons is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Santa Clarita.

There were approximately 47 physics individuals who graduated with this degree at College of the Canyons in the most recent data year.

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El Camino College
Torrance, CA
45 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
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El Camino College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Torrance.

There were roughly 45 physics individuals who graduated with this degree at El Camino College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
39 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Saddleback College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Mission Viejo.

There were about 39 physics students who graduated with this degree at Saddleback College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Hartnell College
Salinas, CA
39 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the midsize city of Salinas, Hartnell College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were about 39 physics students who graduated with this degree at Hartnell College in the most recent year we have data available.

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36 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In CA
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Located in the city of Napa, Napa Valley College is a public college with a small student population.

There were about 36 physics students who graduated with this degree at Napa Valley College in the most recent year we have data available.

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35 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In CA
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Irvine Valley College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Irvine.

There were roughly 35 physics individuals who graduated with this degree at Irvine Valley College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
31 Annual Associate Degrees
#11 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Bakersfield, Bakersfield College is a public college with a very large student population.

There were approximately 31 physics individuals who graduated with this degree at Bakersfield College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
29 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Orange Coast College is a large public college located in the midsize city of Costa Mesa.

There were roughly 29 physics individuals who graduated with this degree at Orange Coast College in the most recent data year.

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College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
28 Annual Associate Degrees
#13 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

CSM is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of San Mateo.

There were approximately 28 physics students who graduated with this degree at CSM in the most recent data year.

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Cypress College
Cypress, CA
28 Annual Associate Degrees
#13 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Cypress, Cypress College is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 28 physics students who graduated with this degree at Cypress College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
28 Annual Associate Degrees
#13 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Chaffey College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.

There were roughly 28 physics students who graduated with this degree at Chaffey College in the most recent year we have data available.

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27 Annual Associate Degrees
#16 Most Popular In CA
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Located in the large city of Valley Glen, LAVC is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 27 physics individuals who graduated with this degree at LAVC in the most recent data year.

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San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
27 Annual Associate Degrees
#16 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the midsize city of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Valley College is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 27 physics students who graduated with this degree at San Bernardino Valley College in the most recent year we have data available.

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26 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

AWC is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of Yuma.

There were roughly 26 physics individuals who graduated with this degree at AWC in the most recent data year.

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25 Annual Associate Degrees
#18 Most Popular In CA
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Located in the midsize city of Orange, SCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were about 25 physics students who graduated with this degree at SCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA
25 Annual Associate Degrees
#18 Most Popular In CA
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Los Angeles City College is a large public college located in the city of Los Angeles.

There were about 25 physics individuals who graduated with this degree at Los Angeles City College in the most recent data year.

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Skyline College
San Bruno, CA
24 Annual Associate Degrees
#20 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Skyline College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of San Bruno.

There were approximately 24 physics students who graduated with this degree at Skyline College in the most recent year we have data available.

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24 Annual Associate Degrees
#20 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Wilmington, LAHC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were about 24 physics students who graduated with this degree at LAHC in the most recent data year.

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Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
23 Annual Associate Degrees
#22 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a public college with a large student population.

There were roughly 23 physics students who graduated with this degree at Grossmont College in the most recent data year.

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Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA
22 Annual Associate Degrees
#23 Most Popular In CA
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Los Medanos is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Pittsburg.

There were about 22 physics students who graduated with this degree at Los Medanos in the most recent data year.

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22 Annual Associate Degrees
#23 Most Popular In CA
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Located in the midsize suburb of Aptos, Cabrillo College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were approximately 22 physics individuals who graduated with this degree at Cabrillo College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Physics award.

Rank College Location
28 Sierra College Rocklin, CA
28 Norco College Norco, CA
28 Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA
31 EDIC College Caguas, PR
32 Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA
32 Cerritos College Norwalk, CA
34 Glendale Community College Glendale, CA
35 Citrus College Glendora, CA

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One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Physics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Physics Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Physics 1,533
Optics/Optical Sciences 20

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Physical Sciences 3,820
Chemistry 1,170
Geological & Earth Sciences 138
Other Physical Science 88
Astronomy & Astrophysics 14

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