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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences

351 Colleges in the United States
6,783 Associate Degrees
$22,760 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, an associate degree in physical sciences sits in the middle of the road, ranking #17 out of 38 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual reviewed 351 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the most popular for associate degree seekers in the field of physical sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 6,783 associate degrees in physical sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Physical Sciences School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in physical sciences matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality physical sciences program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. 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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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for physical sciences.


 

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in physical sciences. 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 Physical Sciences Students Working on Their Associate

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LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY
258 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
#2 Best Quality In NY

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in physical sciences has to look into LaGuardia Community College. Located in the city of Long Island City, LaGuardia is a public college with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for associate degrees in physical sciences in New York.

There were approximately 258 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at LaGuardia in the most recent data year.

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207 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
#1 Best Quality In AZ

Glendale Community College is a popular option for students interested in an associate degree in physical sciences. Located in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in physical sciences in Arizona.

There were approximately 207 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Glendale Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn, NY
204 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NY
#4 Best Quality In NY

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Medgar Evers College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in physical sciences. Medgar is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Brooklyn. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for associate degrees in physical sciences in New York.

There were roughly 204 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Medgar in the most recent data year.

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198 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In AZ
#2 Best Quality In AZ

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in physical sciences needs to take a look at Mesa Community College. Located in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a public college with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in physical sciences in Arizona.

There were approximately 198 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mesa Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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184 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NJ
#1 Best Quality In NJ

Located in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public college with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in physical sciences in New Jersey.

There were about 184 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Middlesex County College in the most recent data year.

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American River College
Sacramento, CA
175 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
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American River is a very large public college located in the suburb of Sacramento.

There were approximately 175 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at American River in the most recent year we have data available.

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172 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Chandler.

There were approximately 172 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Chandler-Gilbert Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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168 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#1 Best Quality In VA

RBC is a small public college located in the rural area of South Prince George. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in physical sciences in Virginia.

There were about 168 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at RBC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in physical sciences from Richard Bland College of William and Mary

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157 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were roughly 157 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Irvine Valley College in the most recent year we have data available.

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130 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Avondale, Estrella Mountain Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were approximately 130 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Estrella Mountain Community College in the most recent data year.

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121 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were approximately 121 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at North Seattle in the most recent year we have data available.

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Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV
112 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NV
#1 Best Quality In NV

WNC is a small public college located in the city of Carson City. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in physical sciences in Nevada.

There were roughly 112 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at WNC in the most recent year we have data available.

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El Camino College
Torrance, CA
112 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Torrance, El Camino College is a public college with a very large student population.

There were about 112 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at El Camino College in the most recent year we have data available.

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103 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NY
#3 Best Quality In NY

Located in the city of New York, BMCC is a public college with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in physical sciences in New York.

There were approximately 103 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at BMCC in the most recent data year.

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99 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In WA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Auburn, GRC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were roughly 99 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at GRC in the most recent year we have data available.

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

Located in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 97 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Orange Coast College in the most recent data year.

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
93 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Moorpark College is a large public college located in the suburb of Moorpark.

There were roughly 93 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
88 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Fullerton College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Fullerton.

There were about 88 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Fullerton College in the most recent data year.

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87 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OK
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Tulsa Community College is a large public college located in the large city of Tulsa.

There were roughly 87 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Tulsa Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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

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

There were about 82 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Saddleback College in the most recent year we have data available.

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82 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In WA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Seattle Central is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Seattle.

There were approximately 82 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Seattle Central in the most recent data year.

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SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY
81 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

SUNY Empire is a fairly large public college located in the small suburb of Saratoga Springs.

There were approximately 81 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Empire in the most recent year we have data available.

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81 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Paradise Valley Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Phoenix.

There were roughly 81 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Paradise Valley Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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75 Annual Associate Degrees
#8 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were about 75 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Antelope Valley College in the most recent year we have data available.

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

SBCC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Santa Barbara.

There were approximately 75 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at SBCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Hartnell College
Salinas, CA
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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA

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Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ

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Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA
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Highline College
Des Moines, WA
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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA

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San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
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Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CA
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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
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Jackson College
Jackson, MI
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Remaining Award Winners

This section represents the rest of the schools awarded a Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 351 different United States physical sciences schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
50 Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA
52 Napa Valley College Napa, CA
52 San Diego Miramar College San Diego, CA
52 Solano Community College Fairfield, CA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Physical Sciences students that almost earned our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences award.

Rank College Location
55 College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA
55 Sierra College Rocklin, CA
55 Cypress College Cypress, CA
55 Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA
55 Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA
60 Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA
61 Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom Lakewood, WA
62 Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon, WA
62 Grossmont College El Cajon, CA
64 San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX
64 Clark College Vancouver, WA
64 Los Angeles City College Los Angeles, CA
67 Austin Community College District Austin, TX
68 Los Medanos College Pittsburg, CA
68 North Central Michigan College Petoskey, MI
68 Norco College Norco, CA

Physical Sciences by Region

View the Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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Physical Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General Physical Sciences 3,820
Physics 1,553
Chemistry 1,170
Geological & Earth Sciences 138
Other Physical Science 88
Astronomy & Astrophysics 14

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer & Information Sciences 32,413
Engineering Technologies 24,319
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 11,319
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 7,596
Engineering 6,528
Mathematics & Statistics 4,849
Communications Technologies & Support 4,201
Science Technologies / Technicians 4,020
Natural Resources & Conservation 1,683
Architecture & Related Services 613

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