2023 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Florida
Finding the Best Physical Sciences School for You
In 2020-2021, 1,506 degrees and certificates were awarded to physical sciences students who went to a Florida college or university. This makes it the #20 most popular major in the state.
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 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Florida ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Florida to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Florida
The following schools top our list of the Best Physical Sciences Colleges.
Top Florida Schools in Physical Sciences
Our analysis found Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach to be the best school for physical sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Florida. Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Daytona Beach.
On average, physical sciences graduates from Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach take out $22,807 in student loans while working on their degree.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Florida Atlantic University is a great place for physical sciences students. FAU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Boca Raton.
The average amount in student loans that physical sciences majors at FAU take out is $26,812.
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Out of the 6 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Physical Sciences majors at Florida State take out an average of $25,412 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The excellent programs at University of South Florida - Main Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best physical sciences schools in Florida. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tampa.
While working on their degree, physical sciences majors at USF Tampa accumulate an average of around $22,574 in student debt.
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Out of the 6 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the # 5 spot on the list. UF is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.
After completing their degree, physical sciences graduates from UF carry an average student debtload of $15,251. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $134, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Florida International University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Physical Sciences Schools in Florida list. Located in the suburb of Miami, FIU is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, physical sciences graduates from FIU take out $10,464 in student loans while working on their degree.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1,594 |
| West Virginia | 238 |
| Mississippi | 518 |
| South Carolina | 424 |
| Virginia | 1,478 |
| Arkansas | 370 |
| Alabama | 554 |
| Kentucky | 455 |
| Georgia | 1,064 |
| Tennessee | 721 |
| Louisiana | 477 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Physical Sciences
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 6 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.