by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. 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 Far Western US Region” 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 Far Western US region, there were 1,209 general physical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking analyzed 75 colleges that offered a degree in general physical sciences. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in general physical sciences.
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The physical science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region”.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region physical science students.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend American River College. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region. Located in Sacramento, California, this large public school handed out 129 diplomas to qualified ’s physical science students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on General Physical Sciences at American River College
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Western Nevada College. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region. WNC is located in Carson City, Nevada and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 106 ’s physical science degrees to qualified students.
Read more about General Physical Sciences at Western Nevada College
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Green River College. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region. Located in Auburn, Washington, this medium-sized public school handed out 97 diplomas to qualified ’s physical science students in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Seattle Central College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Seattle Central is a small public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 80 ’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about General Physical Sciences at Seattle Central College
Out of the 75 schools in the Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, El Camino College landed the #5 spot on the list. El Camino College is a public institution located in Torrance, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 79 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on General Physical Sciences at El Camino College
With a ranking of #6, North Seattle College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Seattle, Washington, this small public school handed out 62 degrees to qualified ’s physical science students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on General Physical Sciences at North Seattle College
With a ranking of #7, Bellevue College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Bellevue, Washington is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical science degrees to 58 students in 2020-2021.
Long Beach City College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #8. Long Beach, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical science degrees to 51 students in 2020-2021.
Full Long Beach City College General Physical Sciences Report
South Seattle College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. South Seattle College is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 44 ’s physical science degrees to qualified students.
Read full report on General Physical Sciences at South Seattle College
Edmonds Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #10. Edmonds Community College is a public institution located in Lynnwood, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 43 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on General Physical Sciences at Edmonds Community College
With a ranking of #10, Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Lakewood, Washington, and it awarded 43 ’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.
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Shoreline Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #10. Shoreline Community College is a public institution located in Shoreline, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 43 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Shoreline Community College General Physical Sciences Report
South Puget Sound Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. South Puget Sound Community College is a small school located in Olympia, Washington that handed out 40 ’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about General Physical Sciences at South Puget Sound Community College
Clark College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Vancouver, Washington, and it awarded 38 ’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.
Highline College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Des Moines, Washington, this small public school handed out 35 diplomas to qualified ’s physical science students in 2020-2021.
Skagit Valley College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in Mount Vernon, Washington, and it awarded 28 ’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.
Cascadia College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in Bothell, Washington, and it awarded 27 ’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on General Physical Sciences at Cascadia College
With a ranking of #18, Compton College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Compton, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical science degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #19. Santa Cruz, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical science degrees to 14 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full University of California - Santa Cruz General Physical Sciences Report
Naval Postgraduate School ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Naval Postgraduate School is a public institution located in Monterey, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about General Physical Sciences at Naval Postgraduate School
Spokane Falls Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #20. Spokane Falls Community College is a public institution located in Spokane, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Spokane Falls Community College General Physical Sciences Report
Clovis Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Clovis Community College is located in Fresno, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 ’s physical science degrees to qualified students.
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Everett Community College landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Everett Community College is a medium-sized school located in Everett, Washington that handed out 11 ’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about General Physical Sciences at Everett Community College
With a ranking of #24, Columbia Basin College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Pasco, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical science degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.
Full Columbia Basin College General Physical Sciences Report
Walla Walla Community College landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Walla Walla, Washington, this small public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified ’s physical science students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on General Physical Sciences at Walla Walla Community College
Whatcom Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #25. Whatcom Community College is a small school located in Bellingham, Washington that handed out 9 ’s physical science degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Whatcom Community College General Physical Sciences Report
With a ranking of #25, California State University - Fresno did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. California State University - Fresno is a public institution located in Fresno, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 ’s 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 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%.
Read more about General Physical Sciences at California State University - Fresno
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