2023 Best General Physical Sciences Schools in New York
Finding the Best General Physical Sciences School for You
In 2020-2021, 984 degrees and certificates were awarded to general physical sciences students who went to a New York college or university. This makes it the #75 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best General Physical Sciences Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best General Physical Sciences Schools in New York
Check out the physical science programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top New York Schools in General Physical Sciences
Our analysis found Rochester Institute of Technology to be the best school for general physical sciences students who want to pursue a degree in New York. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
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The excellent programs at LaGuardia Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best general physical sciences schools in New York. Located in the large city of Long Island City, LaGuardia is a public college with a large student population.
While working on their degree, physical science majors at LaGuardia accumulate an average of around $6,625 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Medgar Evers College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best General Physical Sciences Schools in New York list. Medgar is a small public school located in the city of Brooklyn.
While working on their degree, physical science majors at Medgar accumulate an average of around $9,250 in student debt.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New York City College of Technology. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best General Physical Sciences Schools in New York list. Located in the city of Brooklyn, City Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Borough of Manhattan Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best General Physical Sciences Schools in New York list. Located in the city of New York, BMCC is a public school with a large student population.
On average, physical science graduates from BMCC take out $10,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 63 |
| Maryland | 21 |
| New Jersey | 207 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Physical Science
General Physical Sciences is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21,239 |
| Physics | 13,674 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7,821 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,375 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1,140 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.