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2023 Most Popular Physics Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

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Finding the Best Physics Associate Degree School for You

Physics is the #69 most popular major in the country with 13,674 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Physics Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 91 schools in the Far Western US 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 Physics program at each school on the list.

Check out the physics associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Far Western US Region .

#1

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

Our analysis found Pasadena City College to be the most popular school for physics students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Far Western US Region . Pasadena City College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Pasadena.

Of the 100 students majoring in physics at Pasadena City College, 73% are male and 27% are female.

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#2

Irvine Valley College

Irvine, CA

The in-demand associate degree programs at Irvine Valley College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular physics schools in the Far Western US Region . Irvine Valley College is a large public school located in the large city of Irvine.

Women make up 28% of the physics majors at the school.

Full Physics at Irvine Valley College Report

#3

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Moorpark College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Physics Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Moorpark College is a large public school located in the midsize suburb of Moorpark.

Women make up 33% of the physics majors at the school.

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#4

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, CA

The in-demand associate degree programs at College of the Canyons helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular physics schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 50 students majoring in physics at College of the Canyons, 66% are male and 34% are female.

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#5

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Santa Barbara City College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Physics Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. SBCC is a large public school located in the city of Santa Barbara.

About 33% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 67% are male.

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#6

El Camino College

Torrance, CA

El Camino College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for physics students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Torrance, El Camino College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 44 students majoring in physics at El Camino College, 68% are male and 32% are female.

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#7

Golden West College

Huntington Beach, CA

Golden West College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree physics programs. Located in the large suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 41 students majoring in physics at Golden West College, 66% are male and 34% are female.

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#8

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

Saddleback College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Physics Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Saddleback College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Mission Viejo.

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

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#9

Norco College

Norco, CA

Norco College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Physics Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Norco College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Norco.

About 24% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 76% are male.

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#10

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Chaffey College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Physics Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Chaffey College is a large public school located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.

About 28% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 72% are male.

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#11

Santiago Canyon College

Orange, CA

Santiago Canyon College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree physics programs. Located in the midsize city of Orange, SCC is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 28 students majoring in physics at SCC, 71% are male and 29% are female.

Full Physics at Santiago Canyon College Report

#12

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, CA

College of San Mateo came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Physics Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of San Mateo, CSM is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 11% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 89% are male.

Full Physics at College of San Mateo Report

#12

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, CA

With a ranking of #12, Antelope Valley College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for physics students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Antelope Valley College is a public school with a large student population.

About 26% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 74% are male.

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#12

Los Angeles Valley College

Valley Glen, CA

Los Angeles Valley College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree physics programs. LAVC is a large public school located in the city of Valley Glen.

About 37% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 63% are male.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Physics students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Physics Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
15 Glendale Community College Glendale, CA
15 Cypress College Cypress, CA
17 Los Medanos College Pittsburg, CA
17 Napa Valley College Napa, CA
17 Los Angeles City College Los Angeles, CA

Best Physics Colleges by State

Explore the best physics colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 3,218
Washington 392
Oregon 187
Nevada 50
Hawaii 10
Alaska 4

One of 8 majors within the area of study, physics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 21,239
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,821
General Physical Sciences 3,823
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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to A. T. Service.

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