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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences in the Southeast Region

307 Colleges in the Southeast Region
7,124 Bachelor's Degrees
$32,050 Avg Early-Career Salary
Physical Sciences is about average in terms of popularity for bachelor's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #17 out of the 38 majors across the country that we analyze each year. 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.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 307 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the most popular for physical sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 7,124 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Physical Sciences School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences in the Southeast Region The physical sciences bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences in the Southeast Region ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of physical sciences students usually has them for a 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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Associate Degrees in Physical Sciences
Master's Degrees in Physical Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Physical Sciences
Overall Popularity in Physical Sciences

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.

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Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's 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 Bachelor's

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
236 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#2 Best Quality In FL

University of Florida is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in physical sciences. UF is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in Florida.

There were roughly 236 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.

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219 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#2 Best Quality In NC

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in physical sciences. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in North Carolina.

There were roughly 219 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
179 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#3 Best Quality In VA

Virginia Tech is a popular decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in physical sciences. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in Virginia.

There were about 179 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year.

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156 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#9 Best Quality In FL

Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in physical sciences has to check out Florida International University. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #9 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in Florida.

There were about 156 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year.

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153 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In FL
#4 Best Quality In FL

Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in Florida.

There were roughly 153 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in physical sciences from University of South Florida - Main Campus

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133 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In VA
#8 Best Quality In VA

VCU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Richmond. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in Virginia.

There were about 133 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in physical sciences from Virginia Commonwealth University

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127 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#7 Best Quality In NC

UNC Charlotte is a very large public university located in the large city of Charlotte. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in North Carolina.

There were approximately 127 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available.

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126 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NC
#3 Best Quality In NC

Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in North Carolina.

There were about 126 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
126 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#2 Best Quality In GA

Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Atlanta. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in Georgia.

There were about 126 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available.

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125 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In VA
#1 Best Quality In VA

Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in Virginia.

There were roughly 125 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in physical sciences from University of Virginia - Main Campus

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124 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In GA
#9 Best Quality In GA

Georgia State is a very large public university located in the city of Atlanta. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #9 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in Georgia.

There were roughly 124 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Georgia State in the most recent data year.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
107 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In VA
#2 Best Quality In VA

William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in Virginia.

There were about 107 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available.

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103 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In NC
#5 Best Quality In NC

Appalachian State is a very large public university located in the distant town of Boone. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in North Carolina.

There were approximately 103 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent data year.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
100 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In FL
#3 Best Quality In FL

Florida State is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Tallahassee. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in Florida.

There were approximately 100 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available.

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95 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#3 Best Quality In AL

Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in Alabama.

There were roughly 95 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in physical sciences from The University of Alabama

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College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
94 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In SC
#6 Best Quality In SC

C of C is a large public college located in the city of Charleston. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in South Carolina.

There were approximately 94 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at C of C in the most recent data year.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
92 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AR
#1 Best Quality In AR

UARK is a very large public university located in the city of Fayetteville. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in Arkansas.

There were about 92 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent year we have data available.

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91 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In NC
#4 Best Quality In NC

Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in North Carolina.

There were roughly 91 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent data year.

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91 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WV
#1 Best Quality In WV

WVU is a very large public university located in the small city of Morgantown. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in West Virginia.

There were roughly 91 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at WVU in the most recent data year.

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89 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In LA
#1 Best Quality In LA

Louisiana State University is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in Louisiana.

There were approximately 89 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in physical sciences from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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88 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#2 Best Quality In TN

UT Knoxville is a fairly large public university located in the city of Knoxville. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in Tennessee.

There were about 88 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent year we have data available.

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86 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In GA
#1 Best Quality In GA

UGA is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Athens. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in Georgia.

There were about 86 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in physical sciences from University of Georgia

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84 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In GA
#3 Best Quality In GA

Georgia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Atlanta. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in Georgia.

There were about 84 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in physical sciences from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

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83 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#6 Most Popular In NC
#6 Best Quality In NC

UNCW is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Wilmington. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in North Carolina.

There were approximately 83 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UNCW in the most recent year we have data available.

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81 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In AL
#1 Best Quality In AL

UAH is a moderately-sized public university located in the midsize city of Huntsville. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in Alabama.

There were roughly 81 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UAH in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in physical sciences from University of Alabama in Huntsville

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

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Duke University
Durham, NC
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University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Physical Sciences students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
47 University of Louisville Louisville, KY
48 Marshall University Huntington, WV
49 University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA
49 Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN
51 Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA
51 Radford University Radford, VA
51 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
51 University of North Carolina at Asheville Asheville, NC
55 University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA
56 University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA
56 University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR
58 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR
58 Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN
58 Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL
61 Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC
61 Davidson College Davidson, NC
61 University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA

Best Physical Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the most popular physical sciences schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 34 284
Florida 34 1,032
Virginia 34 1,070
Georgia 33 902
North Carolina 32 1,179
Alabama 32 479
Tennessee 32 534
West Virginia 32 224
South Carolina 32 430
Louisiana 31 361
Kentucky 31 420
Arkansas 30 365

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Physical Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 4,107
Physics 1,510
Geological & Earth Sciences 1,125
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 169
Astronomy & Astrophysics 98
Other Physical Science 90
General Physical Sciences 13
Physics and Astronomy 12

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 31,481
Engineering 28,258
Computer & Information Sciences 20,139
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 5,221
Mathematics & Statistics 5,180
Engineering Technologies 5,112
Natural Resources & Conservation 4,366
Architecture & Related Services 1,542
Communications Technologies & Support 1,445
Science Technologies / Technicians 80

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