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2024 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Florida

7 Colleges in Florida
1,508 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$35,331 Avg Early-Career Salary
Physical Sciences isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #19 in popularity out of 38 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Florida ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,508 degrees in physical sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Physical Sciences School

Best Physical Sciences Schools in Florida The physical sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Physical Sciences rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for physical sciences schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Physical Sciences Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Physical Sciences
Master's Degrees in Physical Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Physical Sciences

The physical sciences 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 the Best Physical Sciences Schools in Florida. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Physical Sciences in Florida

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the physical sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Florida Schools in Physical Sciences

1
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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
295 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$35,896 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in physical sciences needs to look into University of Florida. UF is a fairly large public university located in the city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were about 295 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the physical sciences program report average early career income of $35,896.

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2
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
216 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$36,068 Median Starting Salary

Florida State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in physical sciences. Florida State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tallahassee. A Best Colleges rank of #121 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.

There were about 216 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the physical sciences program report average early career wages of $36,068.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
170 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$35,807 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat University of South Florida - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in physical sciences. Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 170 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, physical sciences degree recipients typically make around $35,807 in the first five years of their career.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
73 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$42,299 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in physical sciences has to take a look at Florida Atlantic University. Located in the city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 13th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 73 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent data year. Physical Sciences degree recipients from Florida Atlantic University earn a boost of around $6,968 above the typical earnings of physical sciences majors.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$40,282 Median Starting Salary
$22,807 Median Student Debt

Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Daytona Beach. A Best Colleges rank of #160 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach is a great university overall.

There were about 26 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach in the most recent data year. Those physical sciences students who get their degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach receive $4,951 more than the typical physical sciences student.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
214 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
9.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 214 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the physical sciences program report average early career income of $25,054.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
20.5% Growth in Graduates

UNF is a fairly large public university located in the city of Jacksonville. This university ranks 15th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 44 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UNF in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the physical sciences program make an average of $29,288 for their early career.

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Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 38 1,591
West Virginia 38 238
Mississippi 38 518
South Carolina 38 424
Virginia 38 1,474
Arkansas 38 370
Alabama 37 554
Kentucky 37 455
Georgia 37 1,064
Tennessee 37 721
Louisiana 37 473

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Physical Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 780
Physics 358
Geological & Earth Sciences 223
Astronomy & Astrophysics 74
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 67
Materials Sciences 5
Other Physical Science 1

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