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2022 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences

19 Ranked Colleges
6,783 Degrees Awarded
$10,000 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 52,879 people earned their degree in physical sciences, making the major the 18th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, physical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $38,122 and had an average of $22,339 in loans still to pay off.

At the associate degree level specifically, there were 6,783 physical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,082 and $17,678 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate” ranking, we looked at 19 colleges that offer a degree in physical sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality physical sciences programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the physical sciences program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate

The colleges and universities below are the best for associate degree physical sciences students.

Top 19 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences

#1

Middlesex County College

Edison, New Jersey
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Middlesex County College landed the #1 spot on the list. Middlesex County College is a fairly large school located in Edison, New Jersey that handed out 184 associates’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Middlesex County College also made our “Best Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1. The estimated yearly cost for Middlesex County College is $6,649 for Associate Degree Physical Sciences students.

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#2

Glendale Community College

Glendale, Arizona
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Glendale Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate list. Glendale Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Glendale, Arizona. It awarded 207 associates’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our associate degree physical sciences students list, Glendale Community College has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Glendale Community College is $8,597 for Associate Degree Physical Sciences students.

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#3

Mesa Community College

Mesa, Arizona
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Mesa Community College. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate. Mesa Community College is located in Mesa, Arizona and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 198 associates’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

Mesa Community College also took the #5 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Mesa Community College is $9,669 for associate degree physical sciences students.

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#4

Community College of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Community College of Philadelphia. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate list. Community College of Philadelphia is a public institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Community College of Philadelphia also made our “Best Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #6. The estimated yearly cost for Community College of Philadelphia is $7,165 for Associate Degree Physical Sciences students.

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#5

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, New York
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend LaGuardia Community College. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate. This fairly large school is located in Long Island City, New York, and it awarded 258 associates’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at LaGuardia, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend LaGuardia is $6,766 for associate degree physical sciences students.

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#6

Western Nevada College

Carson City, Nevada
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Western Nevada College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate list. Located in Carson City, Nevada, this small public school awarded 112 degrees to qualified associates’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

WNC also made our “Best Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. It costs about $10,819 for associate degree physical sciences students per year to attend Western Nevada College.

Full WNC Physical Sciences Report

#7

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Oklahoma City Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate list. OCCC is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 associates’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

OCCC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list. It costs about $6,842 for associate degree physical sciences students per year to attend OCCC.

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#7

Richard Bland College of William and Mary

South Prince George, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Richard Bland College of William and Mary did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate list. RBC is located in South Prince George, Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 168 associates’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

RBC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for RBC is $12,736 for Associate Degree Physical Sciences students.

Full RBC Physical Sciences Report

#9 in overall quality

Borough of Manhattan Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate ranking. BMCC is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 103 associates’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

BMCC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list. It costs about $5,158 for Associate Degree Physical Sciences students per year to attend Borough of Manhattan Community College.

Full Borough of Manhattan Community College Physical Sciences Report

#10

University of New Mexico - Taos Campus

Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico
#13 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Taos Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate ranking, coming in at #10. University of New Mexico - Taos Campus is a small school located in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico that handed out 26 associates’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our associate degree physical sciences students list, UNM Taos has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of New Mexico - Taos Campus is $8,786 for associate degree physical sciences students.

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#11 in overall quality

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate ranking. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is located in Magnolia, Arkansas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 associates’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list. It costs about $14,270 for Associate Degree Physical Sciences students per year to attend Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.

Full Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Physical Sciences Report

#12

Medgar Evers College

Brooklyn, New York
#10 in overall quality

Medgar Evers College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate list. Medgar Evers College is a public institution located in Brooklyn, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 204 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Medgar, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Medgar Evers College is $5,507 for Associate Degree Physical Sciences students.

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#14 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Valencia County Campus landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate ranking. This small school is located in Los Lunas, New Mexico, and it awarded 17 associates’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM Valencia also made our “Best Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14. It costs about $8,151 for associate degree physical sciences students per year to attend UNM Valencia.

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#15 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate ranking. Gallup, New Mexico is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s physical sciences degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

UNM Gallup not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus is $6,622 for associate degree physical sciences students.

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#15

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, Washington
#16 in overall quality

Tacoma Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate ranking, coming in at #15. Tacoma Community College is a public institution located in Tacoma, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Tacoma Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Tacoma Community College is $6,504 for associate degree physical sciences students.

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#18 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Los Alamos Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate ranking, coming in at #16. UNM Los Alamos is a public institution located in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM Los Alamos did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for UNM Los Alamos is $11,136 for Associate Degree Physical Sciences students.

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#17

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
#17 in overall quality

Idaho State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate ranking. ISU is a fairly large public school situated in Pocatello, Idaho. It awarded 1 associates’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

ISU also made our “Best Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #17. It costs about $16,810 for associate degree physical sciences students per year to attend ISU.

Full ISU Physical Sciences Report

#18

EDIC College

Caguas, <nil>
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, EDIC College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate list. Located in Caguas, , this small private for-profit school awarded 20 degrees to qualified associates’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

EDIC College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list. It costs about $4,707 for associate degree physical sciences students per year to attend EDIC College.

The student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

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#19

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York
#2 in overall quality

Rochester Institute of Technology ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for an Associate list. This fairly large school is located in Rochester, New York, and it awarded 2 associates’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

RIT not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend RIT is $33,167 for associate degree physical sciences students.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. The student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Rochester Institute of Technology Physical Sciences Report

Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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