2023 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best Physical Sciences School for You
Physical Sciences is the #21 most popular major in Tennessee with 721 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Physical Sciences Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Tennessee to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Tennessee
Check out the physical sciences programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Tennessee Schools in Physical Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named East Tennessee State University the best school in Tennessee for physical sciences students. ETSU is a large public school located in the city of Johnson City.
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Out of the 5 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Tennessee Technological University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
After completing their degree, physical sciences graduates from Tennessee Tech University carry an average student debtload of $19,100.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that physical sciences majors at UT Knoxville take out is $23,753.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Middle Tennessee State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Physical Sciences Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, physical sciences majors at Middle Tennessee State University accumulate an average of around $28,700 in student debt.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Memphis. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Physical Sciences Schools in Tennessee list. UofM is a very large public school located in the large city of Memphis.
On average, physical sciences graduates from UofM take out $20,958 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 |
| Florida | 1,506 |
| Virginia | 1,478 |
| Arkansas | 370 |
| Alabama | 554 |
| Kentucky | 455 |
| Georgia | 1,064 |
| Louisiana | 477 |
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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 |
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 5 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.