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2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate

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Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2020-2021, 3,823 people earned their degree in general physical sciences, making the major the 144th most popular in the United States. 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 the Southwest region, there were 927 general physical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $22,467 and $15,093 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 862 general physical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,810 and $18,681 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate” ranking analyzed 29 colleges that offered a degree in general physical sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular general physical sciences programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate”.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Glendale Community College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate list. Located in Glendale, Arizona, this fairly large public school handed out 142 diplomas to qualified associates’s physical science students in 2020-2021.

Full Glendale Community College General Physical Sciences Report

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Out of the 29 schools in the Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Chandler-Gilbert Community College landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Chandler, Arizona, this fairly large public school awarded 131 degrees to qualified associates’s physical science students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Physical Sciences at Chandler-Gilbert Community College

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Out of the 29 schools in the Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Mesa Community College landed the #3 spot on the list. Mesa, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s physical science degrees to 105 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Physical Sciences at Mesa Community College

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Out of the 29 schools in the Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Estrella Mountain Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. Estrella Mountain Community College is a medium-sized school located in Avondale, Arizona that handed out 100 associates’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Physical Sciences at Estrella Mountain Community College

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Out of the 29 schools in the Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Tulsa Community College landed the #5 spot on the list. Tulsa Community College is a public institution located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 82 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Physical Sciences at Tulsa Community College

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Paradise Valley Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate list. This medium-sized school is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it awarded 54 associates’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Physical Sciences at Paradise Valley Community College

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Phoenix College
Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate list. This medium-sized school is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it awarded 43 associates’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Physical Sciences at Phoenix College

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Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, Arizona

With a ranking of #8, Scottsdale Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate list. Scottsdale Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Scottsdale, Arizona. It awarded 42 associates’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Physical Sciences at Scottsdale Community College

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San Jacinto Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #9. San Jacinto College is a large public school situated in Pasadena, Texas. It awarded 28 associates’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Physical Sciences at San Jacinto Community College

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University of New Mexico - Taos Campus
Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico

University of New Mexico - Taos Campus landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate ranking. University of New Mexico - Taos Campus is a small school located in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico that handed out 28 associates’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Physical Sciences at University of New Mexico - Taos Campus

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University of New Mexico - Valencia County Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate ranking. UNM Valencia is a small public school situated in Los Lunas, New Mexico. It awarded 22 associates’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Physical Sciences at UNM Valencia

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Rio Salado College
Tempe, Arizona

With a ranking of #12, Rio Salado College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate list. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s physical science degrees to 19 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Physical Sciences at Rio Salado College

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GateWay Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate list. Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s physical science degrees to 19 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Physical Sciences at GateWay Community College

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South Mountain Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate list. South Mountain Community College is a small public school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 18 associates’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Physical Sciences at South Mountain Community College

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Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa, Oklahoma

With a ranking of #15, Northern Oklahoma College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate list. Tonkawa, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s physical science degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Physical Sciences at Northern Oklahoma College

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University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate ranking. University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus is a small school located in Gallup, New Mexico that handed out 7 associates’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Physical Sciences at UNM Gallup

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Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Oklahoma Wesleyan University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate ranking. This small school is located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and it awarded 3 associates’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Oklahoma Wesleyan University General Physical Sciences Report

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San Juan College
Farmington, New Mexico

San Juan College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate list. Located in Farmington, New Mexico, this medium-sized public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified associates’s physical science students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Physical Sciences at SJC

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University of New Mexico - Los Alamos Campus ranked #19 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate list. UNM Los Alamos is a small school located in Los Alamos, New Mexico that handed out 1 associates’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.

Full UNM Los Alamos General Physical Sciences Report

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With a ranking of #19, Eastern Oklahoma State College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate list. Located in Wilburton, Oklahoma, this small public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified associates’s physical science students in 2020-2021.

Full Eastern General Physical Sciences Report

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Northern New Mexico College
Espanola, New Mexico

Northern New Mexico College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #19. Northern New Mexico College is located in Espanola, New Mexico and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 associates’s physical science degrees to qualified students.

Full Northern New Mexico College General Physical Sciences Report

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Mesalands Community College
Tucumcari, New Mexico

With a ranking of #22, Mesalands Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate list. Mesalands Community College is a small school located in Tucumcari, New Mexico that handed out 0 associates’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Mesalands Community College General Physical Sciences Report

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San Antonio College
San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate ranking. San Antonio College is located in San Antonio, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 associates’s physical science degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on General Physical Sciences at San Antonio College

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Alvin Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #22. Alvin is located in Alvin, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 associates’s physical science degrees to qualified students.

Full Alvin Community College General Physical Sciences Report

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With a ranking of #22, Tohono O’Odham Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate list. Tohono O’Odham Community College is a small school located in Sells, Arizona that handed out 0 associates’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Physical Sciences at Tohono O’Odham Community College

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Pima Community College
Tucson, Arizona

Pima Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate list. This fairly large school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 0 associates’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Physical Sciences at Pima County Community College District

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With a ranking of #22, Paris Junior College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate list. This small school is located in Paris, Texas, and it awarded 0 associates’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Physical Sciences at Paris Junior College

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Rose State College
Midwest City, Oklahoma

Rose State College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate ranking. Rose State College is a medium-sized public school situated in Midwest City, Oklahoma. It awarded 0 associates’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Physical Sciences at RSC

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Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Southwest Region for an Associate ranking. This small school is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and it awarded 0 associates’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Physical Sciences at SFCC

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