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2023 Most Popular General Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools in New York

12 Colleges
$20,792 Avg Salary
$10,783 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Physical Sciences Associate Degree 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular General Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in New York to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Physical Sciences program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular General Physical Sciences Associate Degree Colleges.

#1

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, NY

Our analysis found LaGuardia Community College to be the most popular school for general physical sciences students who want to pursue a associate degree in New York. Located in the city of Long Island City, LaGuardia is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 67% of the physical science majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, physical science majors at LaGuardia accumulate an average of around $9,110 in student debt.

Read full report on General Physical Sciences at LaGuardia Community College

#2

Medgar Evers College

Brooklyn, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Medgar Evers College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular General Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Medgar is a small public school located in the city of Brooklyn.

About 81% of the students majoring in physical science at the school are women while 19% are male.

Physical Science majors at Medgar take out an average of $10,976 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full General Physical Sciences at Medgar Evers College Report

The in-demand associate degree programs at Borough of Manhattan Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general physical sciences schools in New York. Located in the city of New York, BMCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 131 students majoring in physical science at BMCC, 39% are male and 61% are female.

Physical Science majors at BMCC take out an average of $14,888 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full General Physical Sciences at Borough of Manhattan Community College Report

#4

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, NY

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means College of Staten Island CUNY is a great place for general physical sciences students working on their associate degree. CSI is a large public school located in the city of Staten Island.

Of the 71 students majoring in physical science at CSI, 37% are male and 63% are female.

On average, physical science graduates from CSI take out $14,052 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full General Physical Sciences at College of Staten Island CUNY Report

Out of the 12 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, New York City College of Technology landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Brooklyn, City Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 64% of the physical science majors at the school.

Physical Science majors at City Tech take out an average of $8,664 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full General Physical Sciences at New York City College of Technology Report

Queensborough Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general physical sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. QCC is a large public school located in the city of Bayside.

Of the 69 students majoring in physical science at QCC, 61% are male and 39% are female.

On average, physical science graduates from QCC take out $10,534 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full General Physical Sciences at Queensborough Community College Report

With a ranking of #7, Bronx Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general physical sciences students working on their associate degree. BCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bronx.

Of the 38 students majoring in physical science at BCC, 32% are male and 68% are female.

The average amount in student loans that physical science majors at BCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,262.

Full General Physical Sciences at Bronx Community College Report

Hostos Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general physical sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Hostos is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Bronx.

About 57% of the students majoring in physical science at the school are women while 43% are male.

Read full report on General Physical Sciences at Hostos Community College

With a ranking of #9, Herkimer County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general physical sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Herkimer, Herkimer College is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 70% of the physical science majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, physical science graduates from Herkimer College carry an average student debt load of $13,077.

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Rochester Institute of Technology came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 5 students majoring in physical science at RIT, 20% are male and 80% are female.

Full General Physical Sciences at Rochester Institute of Technology Report

Best General Physical Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular General Physical Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 63
Maryland 21
New Jersey 207

General Physical Sciences is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.

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 12 schools only.

  • 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.

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