2023 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Missouri
Finding the Best Physical Sciences School for You
With 765 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, physical sciences is the #21 most popular major in Missouri.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Physical Sciences Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Missouri to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Missouri
The following schools top our list of the Best Physical Sciences Colleges.
Top Missouri Schools in Physical Sciences
Our analysis found University of Missouri - St Louis to be the best school for physical sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Missouri. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - Columbia. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Missouri list. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a very large student population.
Physical Sciences majors at Mizzou take out an average of $21,583 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Missouri State University - Springfield. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Physical Sciences Schools in Missouri list. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that physical sciences majors at Missouri State take out is $25,080.
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The excellent programs at University of Missouri - Kansas City helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best physical sciences schools in Missouri. UMKC is a large public school located in the large city of Kansas City.
Physical Sciences majors at UMKC take out an average of $25,800 in student loans while working on their egree.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 325 |
| Minnesota | 891 |
| Iowa | 427 |
| South Dakota | 144 |
| Nebraska | 229 |
| North Dakota | 85 |
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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 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 4 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.