2023 Most Popular Physics Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Physics Associate Degree School for You
With 638 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, physics is the #67 most popular major in Pennsylvania.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 Physics Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Physics program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Physics Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Physics Associate Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Pennsylvania Schools for an Associate in Physics
Our 2023 rankings named Community College of Allegheny County the most popular school in Pennsylvania for physics students working on their associate degree. CCAC is a large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Northampton County Area Community College is a great place for physics students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Bethlehem, Northampton Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Westmoreland County Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Physics Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the rural area of Youngwood, Westmoreland College is a public school with a small student population.
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Out of the 5 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Community College of Beaver County landed the # 3 spot on the list. CCBC is a small public school located in the large suburb of Monaca.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus is a great place for physics students working on their associate degree. Located in the distant town of Indiana, IUP is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 1,121 |
| Maryland | 288 |
| New Jersey | 272 |
| District of Columbia | 79 |
| Delaware | 37 |
Physics Related Majors
One of 8 majors within the area of study, physics has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Physics
| 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 5 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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