2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best Physical Sciences Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 518 degrees and certificates were awarded to physical sciences students who went to a Mississippi college or university. This makes it the #19 most popular major in the state.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Mississippi to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Physical Sciences program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for physical sciences majors pursuing a associate degree.
Most Popular Mississippi Schools for an Associate in Physical Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College the most popular school in Mississippi for physical sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 44% of the physical sciences majors at the school.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Holmes Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular physical sciences schools in Mississippi. Holmes Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Goodman.
Of the 9 students majoring in physical sciences at Holmes Community College, 22% are male and 78% are female.
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Out of the 6 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Itawamba Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the town of Fulton, ICC is a public school with a small student population.
About 60% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 40% are male.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at East Mississippi Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular physical sciences schools in Mississippi. EMCC is a small public school located in the remote area of Scooba.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Copiah-Lincoln Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the rural area of Wesson, Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a public school with a small student population.
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Mississippi Delta Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree physical sciences programs. Mississippi Delta Community College is a small public school located in the remote town of Moorhead.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1,594 |
| West Virginia | 238 |
| South Carolina | 424 |
| Florida | 1,506 |
| Virginia | 1,478 |
| Arkansas | 370 |
| Alabama | 554 |
| Kentucky | 455 |
| Georgia | 1,064 |
| Tennessee | 721 |
| Louisiana | 477 |
Physical Sciences Related Majors
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 6 schools only.
- 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.