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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences in the Southwest Region

66 Colleges in the Southwest Region
1,460 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.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 66 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the most popular for physical sciences students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,460 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 Southwest Region 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 the Southwest Region 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. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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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. Plus, you can view 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.

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

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

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in physical sciences needs to check out Glendale Community College. Glendale Community College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Glendale. 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 about 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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2
198 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In AZ
#2 Best Quality In AZ

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Mesa Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in physical sciences. Mesa Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Mesa. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in physical sciences in Arizona.

There were roughly 198 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Mesa Community College in the most recent data year.

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

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

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

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

Estrella Mountain Community College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in physical sciences. Estrella Mountain Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Avondale.

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

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5
87 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OK
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were about 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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6
81 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Phoenix, Paradise Valley Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were approximately 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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7
69 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Scottsdale Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Scottsdale.

There were roughly 69 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Scottsdale Community College in the most recent data year.

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Phoenix College crest
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
58 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Phoenix College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Phoenix.

There were roughly 58 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Phoenix College in the most recent year we have data available.

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9
54 Annual Associate Degrees
#8 Most Popular In AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Rio Salado College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Tempe.

There were about 54 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Rio Salado College in the most recent year we have data available.

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10
42 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In OK
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the town of Tonkawa, Northern Oklahoma College is a public college with a small student population.

There were roughly 42 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Northern Oklahoma 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 Physical Sciences in the Southwest Region award.

Rank College Location
11 South Mountain Community College Phoenix, AZ
12 San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX
13 Austin Community College District Austin, TX
14 Arizona Western College Yuma, AZ
15 University of New Mexico - Taos Campus Ranchos de Taos, NM
16 Blinn College Brenham, TX

Best Physical Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the most popular physical sciences colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 38 180
Oklahoma 37 169
Arizona 36 1,064
New Mexico 35 65

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Physical Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General Physical Sciences 1,248
Chemistry 115
Physics 67
Geological & Earth Sciences 28
Astronomy & Astrophysics 2

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer & Information Sciences 4,311
Engineering Technologies 3,039
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,498
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 1,251
Science Technologies / Technicians 1,246
Engineering 1,010
Mathematics & Statistics 498
Communications Technologies & Support 472
Architecture & Related Services 98
Natural Resources & Conservation 81

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