2023 Most Popular Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oregon
Finding the Best Physics Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 187 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, physics is the #60 most popular major in Oregon.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Oregon to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for physics majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Oregon State University the most popular school in Oregon for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Oregon State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Corvallis.
Of the 35 students majoring in physics at Oregon State, 77% are male and 23% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Portland State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon list. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 22 students majoring in physics at Portland State University, 77% are male and 23% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, physics graduates from Portland State University carry an average student debt load of $33,258.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Reed College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular physics schools in Oregon. Reed is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland.
About 14% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 86% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Oregon. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon list. Located in the medium-sized city of Eugene, UO is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 20 students majoring in physics at UO, 75% are male and 25% are female.
The average amount in student loans that physics majors at UO take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,745.
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Out of the 10 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Willamette University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Willamette is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Salem.
About 64% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 36% are male.
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Lewis & Clark College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. Lewis and Clark College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland.
Of the 8 students majoring in physics at Lewis and Clark College, 88% are male and 13% are female.
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Pacific University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for physics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Forest Grove, Pacific is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 50% are male.
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Linfield University - McMinnville Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon list. Linfield is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of McMinnville.
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University of Portland landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree physics programs. Located in the large city of Portland, University of Portland is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Southern Oregon University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Ashland, Southern Oregon University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 3,218 |
| Washington | 392 |
| Nevada | 50 |
| Hawaii | 10 |
| Alaska | 4 |
Majors Related to Physics
Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 10 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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