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In 2020-2021, 50,306 people earned their degree in physical sciences, making the major the 19th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, physical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $39,880 and had an average of $22,620 in loans still to pay off.
Across Wisconsin, there were 905 physical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $40,862 and $24,891 respectively.
For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin” ranking, we looked at 29 colleges that offer a degree in physical sciences. That schools that top this list have a program in physical sciences in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin”.
Out of the 29 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Northland College landed the #1 spot on the list. Northland College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Ashland, Wisconsin. It awarded 22 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Beloit College. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin. Beloit is located in Beloit, Wisconsin and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 26 ’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.5% 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 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Lawrence University. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin. Lawrence University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Appleton, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 24 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ripon College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin list. Located in Ripon, Wisconsin, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 12 degrees to qualified ’s physical sciences students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Saint Norbert College. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin. SNC is a small school located in De Pere, Wisconsin that handed out 20 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.6% 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%.
Carthage College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 22 degrees to qualified ’s physical sciences students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #7. University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is a fairly large public school situated in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It awarded 70 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #8. University of Wisconsin - Madison is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a large population, and it awarded 401 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% 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%.
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With a ranking of #9, University of Wisconsin - River Falls did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin list. UW - River Falls is a medium-sized school located in River Falls, Wisconsin that handed out 33 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin ranking. This fairly large school is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and it awarded 50 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
With a ranking of #11, University of Wisconsin - Parkside did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin list. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, this small public school handed out 28 degrees to qualified ’s physical sciences students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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Edgewood College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin ranking. Edgewood College is located in Madison, Wisconsin and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this large public school handed out 68 degrees to qualified ’s physical sciences students in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #14, Wisconsin Lutheran College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin list. WLC is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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With a ranking of #15, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin list. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, this medium-sized public school handed out 17 degrees to qualified ’s physical sciences students in 2020-2021.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin list. Stevens Point, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical sciences degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.
University of Wisconsin - Superior landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Superior, Wisconsin, this small public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified ’s physical sciences students in 2020-2021.
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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin ranking. UW - Whitewater is a public institution located in Whitewater, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 23 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #19, University of Wisconsin - Platteville did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin list. Platteville, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical sciences degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #20, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin list. Located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, this fairly large public school awarded 15 diplomas to qualified ’s physical sciences students in 2020-2021.
Carroll University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #21. Carroll U is located in Waukesha, Wisconsin and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% 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%.
Marquette University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #22. Marquette is a private not-for-profit institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 18 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% 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%.
Lakeland University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin ranking. Lakeland is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Plymouth, Wisconsin. It awarded 3 ’s physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #24, Cardinal Stritch University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin list. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 degrees to qualified ’s physical sciences students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
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Mount Mary University ranked #25 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Physical Sciences Major in Wisconsin list. Mount Mary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
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