Colleges offering Physical Sciences

1,520 U.S. colleges and universities offer programs in Physical Sciences. Together they awarded 48,703 degrees and certificates in this field in 2024-25. 69 schools offer a version that can be completed fully online. Results are ordered by the number of graduates each school reported in the program.

All levels Certificate 174 Associate 365 Bachelor 1,172 Master 372 PhD 236 Professional 1

Most schools offering it: California (177), Texas (94), Pennsylvania (94), New York (91), Ohio (63), Massachusetts (51)

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The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN

Physical Sciences: 39 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor

Students: 11,775
Retention: 73%
Programs: 74
Awards 2024-25: 2,705

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Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

Physical Sciences: 39 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,218
Retention: 72%
Programs: 68
Awards 2024-25: 687

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Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA

Physical Sciences: 39 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,788
Retention: 93%
Programs: 34
Awards 2024-25: 453

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UNG

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University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA

Physical Sciences: 38 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor

Students: 19,291
Retention: 73%
Programs: 80
Awards 2024-25: 3,129

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University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA

Physical Sciences: 38 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 15,575
Retention: 70%
Programs: 108
Awards 2024-25: 3,631

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SIU

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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL

Physical Sciences: 38 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 11,790
Retention: 67%
Programs: 160
Awards 2024-25: 3,110

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CCC

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Clovis Community College

Fresno, CA

Physical Sciences: 38 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 10,358
Retention: 73%
Programs: 71

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Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH

Physical Sciences: 38 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,909
Retention: 91%
Programs: 50
Awards 2024-25: 737

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University of Houston-Downtown

Houston, TX

Physical Sciences: 37 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 13,730
Retention: 67%
Programs: 50
Awards 2024-25: 3,763

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University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, MA

Physical Sciences: 37 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 7,968
Retention: 64%
Programs: 106
Awards 2024-25: 2,055

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SUN

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State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, NY

Physical Sciences: 37 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 7,898
Retention: 85%
Programs: 90
Awards 2024-25: 2,047

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PSU

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Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS

Physical Sciences: 37 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 5,755
Retention: 77%
Programs: 83
Awards 2024-25: 2,313

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Hamilton College

Clinton, NY

Physical Sciences: 37 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,031
Retention: 95%
Programs: 45
Awards 2024-25: 564

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UCD

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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, CO

Physical Sciences: 36 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 23,124
Retention: 73%
Programs: 123
Awards 2024-25: 5,442

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UNC

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC

Physical Sciences: 36 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD · Fully online

Students: 18,012
Retention: 79%
Programs: 126
Awards 2024-25: 4,655

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ULL

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA

Physical Sciences: 36 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 15,665
Retention: 74%
Programs: 84
Awards 2024-25: 2,931

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Hartnell College

Salinas, CA

Physical Sciences: 36 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 11,273
Retention: 73%
Programs: 64

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Colorado College

Colorado Springs, CO

Physical Sciences: 36 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,056
Retention: 94%
Programs: 53
Awards 2024-25: 632

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Pomona College

Claremont, CA

Physical Sciences: 36 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,700
Retention: 98%
Programs: 52
Awards 2024-25: 465

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Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA

Physical Sciences: 35 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 30,746
Programs: 106
Awards 2024-25: 7,107

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LUC

Private nonprofit

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL

Physical Sciences: 35 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 17,384
Retention: 82%
Programs: 241
Awards 2024-25: 4,819

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Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

Physical Sciences: 35 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 15,347
Retention: 76%
Programs: 105
Awards 2024-25: 4,032

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VSU

Public

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA

Physical Sciences: 35 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor · Online option

Students: 10,262
Retention: 72%
Programs: 71
Awards 2024-25: 2,691

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MSU

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Murray State University

Murray, KY

Physical Sciences: 35 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Online option

Students: 10,020
Retention: 76%
Programs: 112
Awards 2024-25: 2,347

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