by our College Data Analytics Team
When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2020-2021, 1,371 people earned their degree in science education, making the major the 370th most popular in the United States.
At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 429 science education graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,682 and $26,217 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s” ranking looked at 244 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in science education. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular science education programs in the United States.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s”.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Governors University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s list. WGU is a large school located in Salt Lake City, Utah that handed out 26 bachelors’s physical science education degrees in 2020-2021.
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%.
Out of the 244 schools in the Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Michigan University landed the #2 spot on the list. Mount Pleasant, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s physical science education degrees to 25 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%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Dearborn. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s list. UM Dearborn is a public institution located in Dearborn, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 14 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Science Education at University of Michigan - Dearborn
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and it awarded 13 bachelors’s physical science education degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Calvin University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s list. This small school is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and it awarded 13 bachelors’s physical science education degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% 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%.
Central Washington University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in Ellensburg, Washington, and it awarded 12 bachelors’s physical science education degrees in 2020-2021.
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Eastern Michigan University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and it awarded 12 bachelors’s physical science education degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #8, Montana State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s list. Bozeman, Montana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s physical science education degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #9, Martin Luther College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s list. Located in New Ulm, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s physical science education students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
With a ranking of #9, Clemson University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s list. Clemson is located in Clemson, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 bachelors’s physical science education degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% 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.
Southeast Missouri State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s ranking. Southeast Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It awarded 9 bachelors’s physical science education degrees in 2020-2021.
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Western Carolina University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s list. Cullowhee, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s physical science education degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.
Western Washington University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Bellingham, Washington, this fairly large public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified bachelors’s physical science education students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
University of Minnesota - Duluth ranked #12 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s list. UMN Duluth is a medium-sized school located in Duluth, Minnesota that handed out 8 bachelors’s physical science education degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full University of Minnesota - Duluth Science Education Report
With a ranking of #12, Miami University - Oxford did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s list. Oxford, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s physical science education degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% 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 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s ranking. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 7 bachelors’s physical science education degrees in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% 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%.
Read more about Science Education at University of South Florida - Main Campus
North Carolina State University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s ranking. North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 bachelors’s physical science education degrees to qualified students.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s ranking. University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh is a fairly large school located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin that handed out 7 bachelors’s physical science education degrees in 2020-2021.
University of Akron Main Campus ranked #16 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s list. University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Akron, Ohio. It awarded 7 bachelors’s physical science education degrees in 2020-2021.
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Sacred Heart University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s ranking. Fairfield, Connecticut is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s physical science education degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Science Education at Sacred Heart University
Auburn University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #21. Auburn, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s physical science education degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
University of Georgia landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s ranking. University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 bachelors’s physical science education degrees to qualified students.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
East Carolina University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s ranking. East Carolina University is a large school located in Greenville, North Carolina that handed out 6 bachelors’s physical science education degrees in 2020-2021.
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University of Iowa ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Iowa City, Iowa, this large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified bachelors’s physical science education students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Marquette University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 5 degrees to qualified bachelors’s physical science education students 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 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
With a ranking of #24, University of Michigan - Flint did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s list. University of Michigan - Flint is located in Flint, Michigan and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 bachelors’s physical science education degrees to qualified students.
University of Mississippi did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #24. Ole Miss is a large public school situated in University, Mississippi. It awarded 5 bachelors’s physical science education degrees in 2020-2021.
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 #24, University of Puerto Rico - Cayey did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Education Major for a Bachelor’s list. This small school is located in Cayey, , and it awarded 5 bachelors’s physical science education degrees in 2020-2021.
Not only did these schools make the top 37 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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