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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UME

Public

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, MD

Physical Sciences
Bachelor, Master

Students: 3,177
Retention: 62%
Programs: 52
Awards 2024-25: 421

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McMurry University

Abilene, TX

Physical Sciences
Bachelor

Students: 3,175
Retention: 64%
Programs: 54
Awards 2024-25: 226

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University of Charleston

Charleston, WV

Physical Sciences
Bachelor

Students: 3,062
Retention: 75%
Programs: 48
Awards 2024-25: 1,510

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SCC

Public

Southeastern Community College

West Burlington, IA

Physical Sciences
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 3,028
Retention: 70%
Programs: 45

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PSU

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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington

Abington, PA

Physical Sciences
Bachelor

Students: 2,885
Retention: 77%
Programs: 51
Awards 2024-25: 562

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OCU

Private nonprofit

Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, OK

Physical Sciences
Bachelor

Students: 2,851
Retention: 73%
Programs: 85
Awards 2024-25: 898

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Lakeland University

Plymouth, WI

Physical Sciences
Bachelor

Students: 2,813
Retention: 63%
Programs: 42
Awards 2024-25: 328

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NIA

Public

North Iowa Area Community College

Mason City, IA

Physical Sciences
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 2,662
Retention: 67%
Programs: 59

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WWC

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Western Wyoming Community College

Rock Springs, WY

Physical Sciences
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 2,653
Retention: 60%
Programs: 80

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University of Pikeville

Pikeville, KY

Physical Sciences
Bachelor · Online option

Admission: Open
Students: 2,547
Retention: 69%
Programs: 47

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Manhattanville University

Purchase, NY

Physical Sciences
Bachelor

Students: 2,512
Retention: 74%
Programs: 96
Awards 2024-25: 686

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MSM

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Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh, NY

Physical Sciences
Bachelor

Students: 2,491
Retention: 74%
Programs: 43
Awards 2024-25: 465

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Carlow University

Pittsburgh, PA

Physical Sciences
Bachelor

Students: 2,416
Retention: 84%
Programs: 81
Awards 2024-25: 751

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CSC

Public

Connors State College

Warner, OK

Physical Sciences
Associate · Online option

Admission: Open
Students: 2,376
Retention: 66%
Programs: 30

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JBU

Private nonprofit

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR

Physical Sciences
Bachelor

Students: 2,350
Retention: 81%
Programs: 55
Awards 2024-25: 441

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MSM

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Mount Saint Mary's University

Los Angeles, CA

Physical Sciences
Bachelor

Students: 2,312
Retention: 71%
Programs: 80
Awards 2024-25: 683

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GCT

Private nonprofit

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Winona Lake, IN

Physical Sciences
Bachelor

Students: 2,304
Retention: 77%
Programs: 77
Awards 2024-25: 580

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MCC

Public

Monroe County Community College

Monroe, MI

Physical Sciences
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 2,210
Retention: 65%
Programs: 53

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MUW

Public

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, MS

Physical Sciences
Bachelor

Students: 2,193
Retention: 67%
Programs: 34
Awards 2024-25: 713

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OUC

Public

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH

Physical Sciences
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 2,170
Retention: 67%
Programs: 154

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OUC

Public

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH

Physical Sciences
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 2,127
Retention: 50%
Programs: 157

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UMO

Private nonprofit

University of Mount Olive

Mount Olive, NC

Physical Sciences
Bachelor

Students: 2,109
Retention: 72%
Programs: 69
Awards 2024-25: 564

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Lincoln University

Jefferson City, MO

Physical Sciences
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 2,054
Retention: 60%
Programs: 53

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WWU

Private nonprofit

William Woods University

Fulton, MO

Physical Sciences
Bachelor

Students: 2,046
Retention: 58%
Programs: 51
Awards 2024-25: 453

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