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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SPU

Private nonprofit

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,261
Retention: 72%
Programs: 78
Awards 2024-25: 808

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VUS

Private nonprofit

Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa, CA

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,246
Retention: 70%
Programs: 43
Awards 2024-25: 557

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Centralia College

Centralia, WA

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 2,244
Programs: 42
Awards 2024-25: 860

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CSU

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Chicago State University

Chicago, IL

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor

Students: 2,238
Retention: 57%
Programs: 61
Awards 2024-25: 485

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SBU

Private nonprofit

Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, MO

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,199
Retention: 65%
Programs: 71
Awards 2024-25: 603

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SNU

Private nonprofit

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, OK

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor · Online option

Admission: Open
Students: 2,198
Retention: 73%
Programs: 66

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Madonna University

Livonia, MI

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor

Students: 2,124
Retention: 72%
Programs: 117
Awards 2024-25: 733

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NOS

Public

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Alva, OK

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor · Online option

Students: 2,079
Retention: 65%
Programs: 49
Awards 2024-25: 394

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STA

Private nonprofit

St. Thomas Aquinas College

Sparkill, NY

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,037
Retention: 73%
Programs: 49
Awards 2024-25: 287

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RWU

Private nonprofit

Roberts Wesleyan University

Rochester, NY

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Associate, Bachelor

Students: 1,960
Retention: 84%
Programs: 74
Awards 2024-25: 545

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TWU

Private nonprofit

Trinity Washington University

Washington, DC

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,948
Retention: 69%
Programs: 41
Awards 2024-25: 396

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Wartburg College

Waverly, IA

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,483
Retention: 76%
Programs: 52
Awards 2024-25: 400

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Averett University

Danville, VA

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,476
Retention: 65%
Programs: 51
Awards 2024-25: 348

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SVC

Private nonprofit

Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, PA

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,440
Retention: 82%
Programs: 72
Awards 2024-25: 405

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MMU

Private nonprofit

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,417
Retention: 73%
Programs: 80
Awards 2024-25: 443

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DSU

Public

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, ND

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor

Students: 1,410
Retention: 67%
Programs: 70
Awards 2024-25: 376

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Private nonprofit

Milligan University

Milligan, TN

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,240
Retention: 82%
Programs: 50
Awards 2024-25: 310

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Private nonprofit

Barton College

Wilson, NC

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,235
Retention: 65%
Programs: 34
Awards 2024-25: 295

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Private nonprofit

Quincy University

Quincy, IL

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,210
Retention: 70%
Programs: 56
Awards 2024-25: 241

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Private nonprofit

Carroll College

Helena, MT

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,156
Retention: 82%
Programs: 55
Awards 2024-25: 286

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Hiram College

Hiram, OH

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,061
Retention: 72%
Programs: 49
Awards 2024-25: 188

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The University of Olivet

Olivet, MI

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 979
Retention: 61%
Programs: 39
Awards 2024-25: 189

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Private nonprofit

Thiel College

Greenville, PA

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 950
Retention: 73%
Programs: 50
Awards 2024-25: 257

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Private nonprofit

Lane College

Jackson, TN

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 738
Retention: 44%
Programs: 17

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