by our College Data Analytics Team
It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in Pennsylvania” ranking.
General Physical Sciences is the 144th most popular major in the country with 3,823 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, general physical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $26,561 and had an average of $12,761 in loans still to pay off.
Across Pennsylvania, there were 63 general physical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $25,000 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in Pennsylvania” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general physical sciences. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their general physical sciences program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for pennsylvania physical science students.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Valley Forge Military College. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in Pennsylvania. Wayne, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s physical science degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Reading Area Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in Pennsylvania list. Reading Area Community College is a small school located in Reading, Pennsylvania that handed out 9 ’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.
Out of the 14 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Villanova University landed the #3 spot on the list. Villanova, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s physical science degrees to 36 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Out of the 14 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Lincoln University landed the #4 spot on the list. Lincoln University is a small school located in Lincoln University, Pennsylvania that handed out 4 ’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.
Out of the 14 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Montgomery County Community College landed the #5 spot on the list. Montco is located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s physical science degrees to qualified students.
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Harrisburg Area Community College landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in Pennsylvania ranking. HACC is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s physical science degrees to qualified students.
Read full report on General Physical Sciences at Harrisburg Area Community College
Community College of Philadelphia ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in Pennsylvania list. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical science degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.
Read more about General Physical Sciences at Community College of Philadelphia
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Pitt is a public institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus General Physical Sciences Report
Carnegie Mellon University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 0 diplomas to qualified ’s physical science students in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
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Muhlenberg College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Muhlenberg College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It awarded 0 ’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus is a medium-sized school located in Indiana, Pennsylvania that handed out 0 ’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.
University of Pittsburgh - Bradford came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Bradford, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical science degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on General Physical Sciences at University of Pittsburgh - Bradford
Lehigh Carbon Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized public school awarded 0 diplomas to qualified ’s physical science students in 2020-2021.
Read more about General Physical Sciences at Lehigh Carbon Community College
Butler County Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Science Major in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #9. This small school is located in Butler, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 0 ’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on General Physical Sciences at Butler County Community College
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