2023 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Louisiana
Finding the Best Physical Sciences School for You
Physical Sciences is the #20 most popular major in Louisiana with 477 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Physical Sciences Schools in Louisiana ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 2 schools in Louisiana to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Louisiana
The colleges and universities below are the best for physical sciences majors pursuing a .
Top Louisiana Schools in Physical Sciences
Our analysis found Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College to be the best school for physical sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Louisiana. Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.
On average, physical sciences graduates from Louisiana State University take out $19,500 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $273.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of New Orleans. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Physical Sciences Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the large city of New Orleans, UNO is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their degree, physical sciences majors at UNO accumulate an average of around $27,609 in student debt.
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Explore all the Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1,594 |
| West Virginia | 238 |
| Mississippi | 518 |
| South Carolina | 424 |
| Florida | 1,506 |
| Virginia | 1,478 |
| Arkansas | 370 |
| Alabama | 554 |
| Kentucky | 455 |
| 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 2 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).
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More about our data sources and methodologies.