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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences in California

101 Colleges in California
2,667 Associate Degrees
Physical Sciences isn't the most popular associate program in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #17 in popularity out of 38 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual looked at 101 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,667 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 in California The physical sciences 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 Physical Sciences 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 physical sciences, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. Plus, you can view our other rankings for physical sciences.


 

The following list ranks 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.

16 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
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

American River College is a popular decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in physical sciences. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 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
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Irvine Valley College is a popular decision for students interested in an associate degree in physical sciences. Irvine Valley College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Irvine.

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

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

El Camino College is a popular option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in physical sciences. El Camino College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Torrance.

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

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
97 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Orange Coast College if you want to pursue an associate degree in physical sciences. Orange Coast College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Costa Mesa.

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

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
93 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a public college with a large student population.

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
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

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

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
82 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 82 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Saddleback College in the most recent data year.

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75 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Antelope Valley College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Lancaster.

There were roughly 75 physical sciences students 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
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Santa Barbara, SBCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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

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69 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the midsize city of Orange, SCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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

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68 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were roughly 68 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Hartnell College
Salinas, CA
60 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 roughly 60 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Hartnell College in the most recent data year.

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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
59 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Golden West College is a large public college located in the suburb of Huntington Beach.

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

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50 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the midsize suburb of Aptos, Cabrillo College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
48 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

College of the Canyons is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita.

There were approximately 48 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at College of the Canyons in the most recent data year.

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
48 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were approximately 48 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Long Beach City College in the most recent data year.

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Honorable Mentions

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

Rank College Location
17 San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA
18 Cuyamaca College El Cajon, CA
19 Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA
20 Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA
21 Solano Community College Fairfield, CA
21 Napa Valley College Napa, CA
21 San Diego Miramar College San Diego, CA
24 College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA
24 Cypress College Cypress, CA
24 Sierra College Rocklin, CA
24 Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA

Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Physical Sciences Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Oregon 35 14
Nevada 34 107
Washington 33 916

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Physical Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Physics 1,401
Chemistry 819
General Physical Sciences 364
Geological & Earth Sciences 72
Astronomy & Astrophysics 11

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics & Statistics 3,945
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,803
Computer & Information Sciences 3,295
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 1,744
Engineering Technologies 1,231
Communications Technologies & Support 754
Engineering 717
Architecture & Related Services 252
Natural Resources & Conservation 210
Science Technologies / Technicians 14

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