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2023 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

14 Colleges
$41,870 Avg Salary
$26,404 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Physical Sciences School for You

With 2,562 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, physical sciences is the #17 most popular major in Pennsylvania.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Pennsylvania to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

Check out the physical sciences programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Physical Sciences Schools

#1

Lock Haven University

Lock Haven, PA

Our analysis found Lock Haven University to be the best school for physical sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. LHU is a small public school located in the town of Lock Haven.

Full Physical Sciences at Lock Haven University Report

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Out of the 14 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Drexel University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Drexel is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

After completing their degree, physical sciences graduates from Drexel carry an average student debtload of $28,348.

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Out of the 14 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of East Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Full Physical Sciences at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a great place for physical sciences students. Located in the large suburb of Millersville, Millersville is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that physical sciences majors at Millersville take out is $20,500.

Full Physical Sciences at Millersville University of Pennsylvania Report

#5

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Temple University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Physical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania list. Temple is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia.

Physical Sciences majors at Temple take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Physical Sciences at Temple University Report

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ranked #6 on this year’s Best Physical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania list. Bloomsburg is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Bloomsburg.

On average, physical sciences graduates from Bloomsburg take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $270, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Clarion University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for physical sciences students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the town of Clarion, Clarion University is a public school with a small student population.

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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Physical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the fringe town of Edinboro, Edinboro is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that physical sciences majors at Edinboro take out is $25,000.

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best physical sciences programs. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, physical sciences graduates from Pitt take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $327.

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best physical sciences programs. Located in the town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, physical sciences graduates from SRU take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 1,090
New York 4,551
Maryland 932
Delaware 155
District of Columbia 190

Physical Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 21,239
Physics 13,674
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,821
General Physical Sciences 3,823
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,375
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 1,140
Materials Sciences 658
Other Physical Science 538
Physics and Astronomy 38

Majors Similar to Physical Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer & Information Sciences 254,454
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 NASA.

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