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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences in the Far Western US Region

138 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
3,617 Associate Degrees
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 looked at 138 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences in the Far Western US Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,617 associate degrees in physical sciences during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Physical Sciences School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences in the Far Western US Region Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in physical sciences matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences in the Far Western US Region ranking.

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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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.

20 Most Well Attended Schools for Physical Sciences Students Working on Their Associate

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American River College
Sacramento, CA
175 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in physical sciences needs to check out American River College. American River is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Sacramento.

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

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

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in physical sciences has to take a look at Irvine Valley College. Located in the large city of Irvine, Irvine Valley College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at North Seattle College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in physical sciences. Located in the large city of Seattle, North Seattle is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in physical sciences has to look into El Camino College. Located in the large suburb of Torrance, El Camino College is a public college with a very large student population.

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

Western Nevada College is a popular decision for students interested in an associate degree in physical sciences. WNC is a small public college located in the small 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 about 112 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at WNC 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 medium-sized student population.

There were about 99 physical sciences individuals 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 midsize city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a public college with a large student population.

There were roughly 97 physical sciences individuals 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 midsize suburb of Moorpark.

There were about 93 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year.

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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 suburb of Fullerton.

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

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

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

There were roughly 82 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Seattle Central 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 fairly large student population.

There were approximately 82 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Saddleback 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 large public college located in the small city of Santa Barbara.

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

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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 approximately 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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69 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

SCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize city of Orange.

There were approximately 69 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at SCC in the most recent data year.

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68 Annual Associate Degrees
#11 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Pasadena City College is a very large public college located in the midsize city of Pasadena.

There were about 68 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent data year.

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Hartnell College
Salinas, CA
60 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Hartnell College is a medium-sized public college located in the midsize city of Salinas.

There were roughly 60 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Hartnell College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
59 Annual Associate Degrees
#13 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 59 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Golden West College in the most recent year we have data available.

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56 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In WA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Edmonds Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Lynnwood.

There were roughly 56 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Edmonds Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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50 Annual Associate Degrees
#14 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Cabrillo College is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Aptos.

There were about 50 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Cabrillo College in the most recent data year.

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50 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In WA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

South Seattle is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Seattle.

There were roughly 50 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at South Seattle in the most recent year we have data available.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Physical Sciences students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
25 San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA
26 Cuyamaca College El Cajon, CA
27 Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA
21 Bellevue College Bellevue, WA
22 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA
22 Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA
22 Highline College Des Moines, WA
25 San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA

Best Physical Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the most popular physical sciences schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 38 2,769
Oregon 35 14
Nevada 34 107
Washington 33 916

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Physical Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Physics 1,408
General Physical Sciences 1,284
Chemistry 840
Geological & Earth Sciences 74
Astronomy & Astrophysics 11

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer & Information Sciences 5,049
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 4,179
Mathematics & Statistics 3,958
Engineering Technologies 2,415
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 2,256
Science Technologies / Technicians 1,068
Engineering 1,031
Communications Technologies & Support 935
Natural Resources & Conservation 347
Architecture & Related Services 259

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