by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Far Western US Region to review for the 2025 Best Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Associate Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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The physical sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in physical sciences.
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in physical sciences needs to take a look at Western Nevada College. WNC is a small public college located in the small city of Carson City.More information about a associate in physical sciences from Western Nevada College
Explore the best physical sciences colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 38 | 2,732 |
| Oregon | 35 | 3 |
| Nevada | 35 | 124 |
| Washington | 33 | 735 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 1,193 |
| General Physical Sciences | 858 |
| Chemistry | 735 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 78 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 4,879 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 3,215 |
| Engineering Technologies | 2,188 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 2,119 |
| Engineering | 978 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 712 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 393 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 277 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 6 |
