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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Physics in California

86 Colleges in California
1,401 Associate Degrees
If you plan on getting your associate degree in physics, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #69 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 86 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Physics in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,401 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 in California 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 in California ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for physics, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some 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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We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for physics.

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

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

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64 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Pasadena City College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in physics. 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
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Moorpark College is a popular choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in physics. Located in the midsize suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a public college with a large student population.

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

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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
50 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Santa Barbara City College is a popular option for students pursuing an associate degree in physics. Located in the small 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
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Antelope Valley College is a popular choice for students pursuing an associate degree in physics. Antelope Valley College is a large public college located in the suburb of Lancaster.

There were about 47 physics individuals 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
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

College of the Canyons is a popular option for students interested in an associate degree in physics. College of the Canyons is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Santa Clarita.

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

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El Camino College
Torrance, CA
45 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

El Camino College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Torrance.

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

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Hartnell College
Salinas, CA
39 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were approximately 39 physics individuals who graduated with this degree at Hartnell College in the most recent data year.

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
39 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

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

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36 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the small city of Napa, Napa Valley College is a public college with a small student population.

There were approximately 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
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Irvine Valley College is a large public college located in the large city of Irvine.

There were approximately 35 physics students who graduated with this degree at Irvine Valley College in the most recent data year.

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
31 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

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

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
29 Annual Associate Degrees
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 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 in California award.

Rank College Location
13 Cypress College Cypress, CA
13 College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA
13 Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA
16 Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA
16 San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA
18 Santiago Canyon College Orange, CA
18 Los Angeles City College Los Angeles, CA
20 Los Angeles Harbor College Wilmington, CA
20 Skyline College San Bruno, CA

Best Physics Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Physics Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Oregon 142 5
Nevada 109 0

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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 1,401

Majors Similar to Physics

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 819
General Physical Sciences 364
Geological & Earth Sciences 72
Astronomy & Astrophysics 11

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