2023 Best Physical Sciences Schools in New Jersey
Finding the Best Physical Sciences School for You
With 280 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, physical sciences is the #14 most popular major in New Jersey.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Physical Sciences Schools in New Jersey ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in New Jersey to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
View our full ranking methodology.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Best Physical Sciences Schools in New Jersey
The following schools top our list of the Best Physical Sciences Colleges.
Top New Jersey Schools in Physical Sciences
Our analysis found William Paterson University of New Jersey to be the best school for physical sciences students who want to pursue a degree in New Jersey. Located in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Full Physical Sciences at William Paterson University of New Jersey Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Montclair State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Physical Sciences Schools in New Jersey list. Montclair State is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Montclair.
Read full report on Physical Sciences at Montclair State University
Out of the 6 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Rowan University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public school with a fairly large student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rutgers University - New Brunswick. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Physical Sciences Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public college with a very large student population.
Full Physical Sciences at Rutgers University - New Brunswick Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rutgers University - Newark. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Physical Sciences Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the large city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public school with a large student population.
Read full report on Physical Sciences at Rutgers University - Newark
Rutgers University - Camden came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Physical Sciences Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the city of Camden, Rutgers Camden is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Full Physical Sciences at Rutgers University - Camden Report
Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
New York | 1,126 |
Pennsylvania | 573 |
Maryland | 316 |
District of Columbia | 87 |
Delaware | 69 |
More Physical Sciences Rankings in New Jersey
Rankings in Majors Related to Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences Majors to Study
Major | Annual Graduates |
---|---|
Chemistry | 5,005 |
Physics | 3,727 |
Geological & Earth Sciences | 2,491 |
Materials Sciences | 448 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics | 371 |
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 342 |
Other Physical Science | 191 |
General Physical Sciences | 107 |
Physics and Astronomy | 23 |
Most Popular Related Majors
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
---|---|
Engineering | 61,791 |
Computer & Information Sciences | 60,971 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 28,851 |
Mathematics & Statistics | 15,127 |
Engineering Technologies | 7,672 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to NASA.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info | Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |