2023 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Kentucky
Finding the Best Physical Sciences School for You
With 455 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, physical sciences is the #21 most popular major in Kentucky.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Physical Sciences Schools in Kentucky ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Kentucky to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Kentucky
The colleges and universities below are the best for physical sciences majors pursuing a .
Top Kentucky Schools in Physical Sciences
Our analysis found University of Kentucky to be the best school for physical sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Kentucky. UK is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lexington.
The average amount in student loans that physical sciences majors at UK take out is $24,500.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Western Kentucky University is a great place for physical sciences students. WKU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Bowling Green.
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Out of the 3 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Kentucky University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Richmond, Eastern is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that physical sciences majors at Eastern take out is $23,286.
Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1,594 |
| West Virginia | 238 |
| Florida | 1,506 |
| Virginia | 1,478 |
| Arkansas | 370 |
| Mississippi | 518 |
| South Carolina | 424 |
| Louisiana | 477 |
| Alabama | 554 |
| Georgia | 1,064 |
| Tennessee | 721 |
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Physical Sciences Related Rankings by Major
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 Majors Related 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 3 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.
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