2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Utah
Finding the Best Physical Sciences Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 581 degrees and certificates were awarded to physical sciences students who went to a Utah college or university. This makes it the #20 most popular major in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.
The Most Popular Physical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Utah ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Utah to see which bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah
Check out the physical sciences bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Utah.
Most Popular Utah Schools for a Bachelor's in Physical Sciences
Our analysis found University of Utah to be the most popular school for physical sciences students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Utah. U of U is a fairly large public school located in the city of Salt Lake City.
About 39% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 61% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Provo. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah list. Located in the midsize city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
About 35% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 65% are male.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Utah Valley University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular physical sciences schools in Utah. UVU is a very large public school located in the small city of Orem.
About 33% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 67% are male.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Utah State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular physical sciences schools in Utah. Located in the small city of Logan, USU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 37% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 63% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Weber State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah list. WSU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Ogden.
About 42% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 58% are male.
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Southern Utah University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah list. Southern Utah University is a large public school located in the town of Cedar City.
About 45% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 55% are male.
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Westminster College Utah came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah ranking. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, Westminster College Salt Lake is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 28% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 72% are male.
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Dixie State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah ranking. Dixie State College is a large public school located in the small city of Saint George.
Of the 5 students majoring in physical sciences at Dixie State College, 60% are male and 40% are female.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 935 |
| Montana | 199 |
| Idaho | 208 |
| Wyoming | 103 |
Majors Related to Physical Sciences
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 8 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.