2023 Most Popular General Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best General Physical Sciences Associate Degree School for You
General Physical Sciences is the #147 most popular major in the country with 3,823 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
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 the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in the Southwest Region 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.
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2023 Most Popular General Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Check out the physical science associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southwest Region .
Top 10 Most Popular General Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Glendale Community College the most popular school in the Southwest Region for general physical sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 142 students majoring in physical science at Glendale Community College, 53% are male and 47% are female.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Chandler-Gilbert Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general physical sciences schools in the Southwest Region . Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a large public school located in the large city of Chandler.
Of the 131 students majoring in physical science at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, 57% are male and 43% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, physical science majors at Chandler-Gilbert Community College accumulate an average of around $14,219 in student debt.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Mesa Community College is a great place for general physical sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 105 students majoring in physical science at Mesa Community College, 57% are male and 43% are female.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Estrella Mountain Community College is a great place for general physical sciences students working on their associate degree. Estrella Mountain Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Avondale.
About 50% of the students majoring in physical science at the school are women while 50% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tulsa Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular General Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 82 students majoring in physical science at Tulsa Community College, 38% are male and 62% are female.
On average, physical science graduates from Tulsa Community College take out $19,192 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Paradise Valley Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular General Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Paradise Valley Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Phoenix.
Of the 54 students majoring in physical science at Paradise Valley Community College, 56% are male and 44% are female.
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Phoenix College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Phoenix College is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Phoenix.
Of the 43 students majoring in physical science at Phoenix College, 47% are male and 53% are female.
The average amount in student loans that physical science majors at Phoenix College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $14,319.
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With a ranking of #8, Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, Scottsdale Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in physical science at the school are women while 50% are male.
The average amount in student loans that physical science majors at Scottsdale Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,380.
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University of New Mexico - Taos Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular General Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the rural area of Ranchos de Taos, UNM Taos is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 28 students majoring in physical science at UNM Taos, 14% are male and 86% are female.
Physical Science majors at UNM Taos take out an average of $16,224 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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San Jacinto Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree general physical sciences programs. Located in the suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 57% of the physical science majors at the school.
Best General Physical Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best general physical sciences schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 30 |
| Arizona | 731 |
| Oklahoma | 99 |
| New Mexico | 67 |
Majors Related to Physical Science
One of 8 majors within the area of study, general physical sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
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 29 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).
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