by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in District of Columbia to review for the 2025 Best Physical Sciences Schools in District of Columbia 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 Schools in District of Columbia. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
In addition to our rankings, you can take two colleges and compare them based on the criteria that matters most to you in our unique tool, College Combat. Test it out when you get a chance! You may also want to bookmark the link and share it with others who are trying to make the college decision.
If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the physical sciences degree levels they offer.
It is difficult to beat George Washington University if you wish to pursue a degree in physical sciences. GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.More information about a degree in physical sciences from George Washington University
Explore all the Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 38 | 1,087 |
| Pennsylvania | 38 | 2,556 |
| New York | 38 | 4,474 |
| Maryland | 37 | 930 |
| Delaware | 33 | 155 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 71 |
| Physics | 56 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
| Materials Sciences | 4 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
