by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 8 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Physical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,676 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The physical sciences bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality physical sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for physical sciences students working on their bachelor's degree.
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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in physical sciences.
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in physical sciences needs to look into Lehigh University. Located in the small city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physical sciences from Lehigh University
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a good decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in physical sciences. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physical sciences from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
It's hard to beat Villanova University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in physical sciences. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physical sciences from Villanova University
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in physical sciences needs to check out Drexel University. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physical sciences from Drexel University
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physical sciences from Temple University
SRU is a moderately-sized public university located in the distant town of Slippery Rock.More information about a bachelor’s in physical sciences from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Located in the large suburb of Millersville, Millersville is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physical sciences from Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown University is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Kutztown.More information about a bachelor’s in physical sciences from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Explore all the Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 37 | 2,449 |
| New Jersey | 34 | 587 |
| Maryland | 33 | 613 |
| Delaware | 30 | 86 |
| District of Columbia | 28 | 103 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 611 |
| Physics | 406 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 384 |
| Materials Sciences | 84 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 75 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 64 |
| General Physical Sciences | 49 |
| Other Physical Science | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 6,193 |
| Engineering | 6,078 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 1,605 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 745 |
| Engineering Technologies | 651 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 595 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 478 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 76 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 24 |
