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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CSM

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Colorado School of Mines

Golden, CO

Physical Sciences: 104 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD · Online option

Students: 8,044
Retention: 93%
Programs: 39
Awards 2024-25: 2,206

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Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

Physical Sciences: 101 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 20,764
Retention: 77%
Programs: 126

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UNC

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University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, NC

Physical Sciences: 101 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 18,848
Retention: 88%
Programs: 96
Awards 2024-25: 5,407

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University of Wyoming

Laramie, WY

Physical Sciences: 101 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD · Online option

Students: 10,813
Retention: 80%
Programs: 153
Awards 2024-25: 2,881

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CWR

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Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH

Physical Sciences: 99 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 12,475
Retention: 92%
Programs: 157
Awards 2024-25: 3,529

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Villanova University

Villanova, PA

Physical Sciences: 99 graduates in 2024-25
Associate, Bachelor, Master

Students: 10,041
Retention: 95%
Programs: 116
Awards 2024-25: 3,239

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VCU

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Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA

Physical Sciences: 98 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 28,464
Retention: 85%
Programs: 167
Awards 2024-25: 7,324

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Binghamton University

Vestal, NY

Physical Sciences: 98 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 18,816
Retention: 89%
Programs: 144
Awards 2024-25: 5,467

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WWU

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Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA

Physical Sciences: 98 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 14,710
Retention: 79%
Programs: 139
Awards 2024-25: 3,304

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CHC

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CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY

Physical Sciences: 97 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 22,538
Retention: 78%
Programs: 141
Awards 2024-25: 5,486

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UMC

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University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO

Physical Sciences: 96 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 14,732
Retention: 75%
Programs: 115
Awards 2024-25: 3,490

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Tufts University

Medford, MA

Physical Sciences: 96 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 13,599
Retention: 95%
Programs: 145
Awards 2024-25: 4,218

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WCU

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Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC

Physical Sciences: 95 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 11,686
Retention: 79%
Programs: 92
Awards 2024-25: 3,107

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE

Physical Sciences: 94 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 24,393
Retention: 86%
Programs: 176
Awards 2024-25: 5,538

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University of California-Merced

Merced, CA

Physical Sciences: 94 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 9,110
Retention: 82%
Programs: 44
Awards 2024-25: 1,922

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Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Physical Sciences: 92 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 29,077
Retention: 93%
Programs: 174
Awards 2024-25: 8,615

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KSU

Public

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH

Physical Sciences: 91 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 26,374
Retention: 81%
Programs: 242
Awards 2024-25: 6,750

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University at Albany

Albany, NY

Physical Sciences: 91 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 17,560
Retention: 83%
Programs: 169
Awards 2024-25: 4,989

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NIU

Public

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL

Physical Sciences: 91 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 15,414
Retention: 70%
Programs: 103
Awards 2024-25: 4,012

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UTS

Public

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

Physical Sciences: 90 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 35,770
Retention: 80%
Programs: 145
Awards 2024-25: 7,979

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BGS

Public

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH

Physical Sciences: 90 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 17,594
Retention: 82%
Programs: 150
Awards 2024-25: 4,197

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Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Physical Sciences: 89 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 34,145
Retention: 95%
Programs: 172
Awards 2024-25: 8,648

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FAU

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Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Physical Sciences: 89 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD · Fully online

Students: 31,607
Retention: 84%
Programs: 120
Awards 2024-25: 9,284

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OSU

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Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK

Physical Sciences: 89 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD · Online option

Students: 27,278
Retention: 85%
Programs: 195
Awards 2024-25: 7,183

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