2026 Physical Sciences Rankings · CA
Best Colleges for Physical Sciences in California
70 ranked trade colleges for Physical Sciences in California out of 110 nationally
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Top Colleges for Physical Sciences in California
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#1 in CA
#1 nationally
#1
Complete Data Irvine Valley College
See all rankings for Irvine Valley CollegeIrvine, CA
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Overall Score 94.2
94.2 / 100
Field Productivity 95%
1.1% productivity Program Depth 93%
5 programs Retention 97%
79% retained Enrollment 13,018
Programs 31 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#2 in CA
#2 nationally
#2
Complete Data Saddleback College
See all rankings for Saddleback CollegeMission Viejo, CA
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Overall Score 89.9
89.9 / 100
Field Productivity 85%
0.5% productivity Program Depth 97%
6 programs Retention 95%
77% retained Enrollment 20,764
Programs 34 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,380
#3 in CA
#3 nationally
#3
Complete Data College of San Mateo
See all rankings for College of San MateoSan Mateo, CA
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Overall Score 89.2
89.2 / 100
Field Productivity 90%
0.7% productivity Program Depth 93%
5 programs Retention 76%
73% retained Enrollment 9,901
Programs 29 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,288
#4 in CA
#4 nationally
#4
Complete Data Orange Coast College
See all rankings for Orange Coast CollegeCosta Mesa, CA
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Overall Score 86.1
86.1 / 100
Field Productivity 84%
0.5% productivity Program Depth 78%
4 programs Retention 85%
74% retained Enrollment 17,096
Programs 32 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,288
#5 in CA
#5 nationally
#5
Complete Data El Camino Community College District
See all rankings for El Camino Community College DistrictTorrance, CA
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Overall Score 82.5
82.5 / 100
Field Productivity 91%
0.7% productivity Program Depth 93%
5 programs Retention 76%
73% retained Enrollment 21,664
Programs 31 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#6 in CA
#6 nationally
#6
Complete Data Diablo Valley College
See all rankings for Diablo Valley CollegePleasant Hill, CA
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Overall Score 81.1
81.1 / 100
Field Productivity 83%
0.4% productivity Program Depth 45%
3 programs Retention 91%
76% retained Enrollment 17,228
Programs 31 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,288
#7 in CA
#7 nationally
#7
Complete Data Santiago Canyon College
See all rankings for Santiago Canyon CollegeOrange, CA
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Overall Score 80.7
80.7 / 100
Field Productivity 85%
0.5% productivity Program Depth 78%
4 programs Retention 63%
71% retained Enrollment 11,897
Programs 27 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#8 in CA
#8 nationally
#8
Complete Data Golden West College
See all rankings for Golden West CollegeHuntington Beach, CA
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Overall Score 80.4
80.4 / 100
Field Productivity 93%
0.8% productivity Program Depth 45%
3 programs Retention 54%
70% retained Enrollment 10,721
Programs 28 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,288
#9 in CA
#9 nationally
#9
Complete Data Ohlone College
See all rankings for Ohlone CollegeFremont, CA
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Overall Score 77.9
77.9 / 100
Field Productivity 86%
0.5% productivity Program Depth 45%
3 programs Retention 85%
74% retained Enrollment 9,061
Programs 26 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#10 in CA
#10 nationally
#10
Complete Data Cabrillo College
See all rankings for Cabrillo CollegeAptos, CA
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Overall Score 77.8
77.8 / 100
Field Productivity 89%
0.6% productivity Program Depth 78%
4 programs Retention 76%
73% retained Enrollment 9,457
Programs 35 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#11 in CA
#11 nationally
#11
Complete Data West Valley College
See all rankings for West Valley CollegeSaratoga, CA
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Overall Score 73.6
73.6 / 100
Field Productivity 79%
0.4% productivity Program Depth 45%
3 programs Retention 96%
78% retained Enrollment 7,655
Programs 33 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,380
#12 in CA
#12 nationally
#12
Complete Data Clovis Community College
See all rankings for Clovis Community CollegeFresno, CA
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Overall Score 73.6
73.6 / 100
Field Productivity 78%
0.4% productivity Program Depth 45%
3 programs Retention 76%
73% retained Enrollment 10,358
Programs 28 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,332
#13 in CA
#14 nationally
#14
Complete Data Santa Barbara City College
See all rankings for Santa Barbara City CollegeSanta Barbara, CA
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Overall Score 73
73 / 100
Field Productivity 87%
0.5% productivity Program Depth 78%
4 programs Retention 32%
65% retained Enrollment 12,334
Programs 34 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#14 in CA
#15 nationally
#15
Complete Data Fullerton College
See all rankings for Fullerton CollegeFullerton, CA
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Overall Score 72.7
72.7 / 100
Field Productivity 75%
0.3% productivity Program Depth 78%
4 programs Retention 66%
72% retained Enrollment 19,521
Programs 35 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#15 in CA
#16 nationally
#16
Complete Data Citrus College
See all rankings for Citrus CollegeGlendora, CA
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Overall Score 69.9
69.9 / 100
Field Productivity 63%
0.2% productivity Program Depth 78%
4 programs Retention 54%
70% retained Enrollment 10,429
Programs 33 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#16 in CA
#17 nationally
#17
Complete Data San Diego Miramar College
See all rankings for San Diego Miramar CollegeSan Diego, CA
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Overall Score 69.7
69.7 / 100
Field Productivity 80%
0.4% productivity Program Depth 45%
3 programs Retention 66%
72% retained Enrollment 14,257
Programs 26 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#17 in CA
#18 nationally
#18
Complete Data Los Angeles Pierce College
See all rankings for Los Angeles Pierce CollegeWoodland Hills, CA
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Overall Score 67.4
67.4 / 100
Field Productivity 74%
0.3% productivity Program Depth 20%
2 programs Retention 91%
76% retained Enrollment 16,906
Programs 30 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,196
#18 in CA
#19 nationally
#19
Complete Data American River College
See all rankings for American River CollegeSacramento, CA
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Overall Score 67.1
67.1 / 100
Field Productivity 82%
0.4% productivity Program Depth 45%
3 programs Retention 66%
72% retained Enrollment 30,462
Programs 32 fields
#19 in CA
#20 nationally
#20
Complete Data Oxnard College
See all rankings for Oxnard CollegeOxnard, CA
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Overall Score 66.8
66.8 / 100
Field Productivity 77%
0.4% productivity Program Depth 20%
2 programs Retention 91%
76% retained Enrollment 7,361
Programs 33 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,354
#20 in CA
#21 nationally
#21
Complete Data Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Overall Score 66.4
66.4 / 100
Field Productivity 67%
0.3% productivity Program Depth 78%
4 programs Retention 48%
69% retained Enrollment 22,460
Programs 29 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#21 in CA
#22 nationally
#22
Complete Data Pasadena City College
See all rankings for Pasadena City CollegePasadena, CA
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Overall Score 65.8
65.8 / 100
Field Productivity 55%
0.2% productivity Program Depth 20%
2 programs Retention 91%
76% retained Enrollment 24,597
Programs 32 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#22 in CA
#23 nationally
#23
Complete Data Hartnell College
See all rankings for Hartnell CollegeSalinas, CA
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Overall Score 65.2
65.2 / 100
Field Productivity 73%
0.3% productivity Program Depth 78%
4 programs Retention 76%
73% retained Enrollment 11,273
Programs 28 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,380
#23 in CA
#24 nationally
#24
Complete Data Glendale Community College
See all rankings for Glendale Community CollegeGlendale, CA
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Overall Score 64.3
64.3 / 100
Field Productivity 61%
0.2% productivity Program Depth 93%
5 programs Retention 76%
73% retained Enrollment 12,075
Programs 30 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#24 in CA
#26 nationally
#26
Complete Data Long Beach City College
See all rankings for Long Beach City CollegeLong Beach, CA
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Overall Score 63.2
63.2 / 100
Field Productivity 68%
0.3% productivity Program Depth 78%
4 programs Retention 63%
71% retained Enrollment 24,985
Programs 34 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,472
#25 in CA
#29 nationally
#29
Complete Data Allan Hancock College
See all rankings for Allan Hancock CollegeSanta Maria, CA
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Overall Score 61.8
61.8 / 100
Field Productivity 88%
0.5% productivity Program Depth 20%
2 programs Retention 45%
68% retained Enrollment 11,463
Programs 29 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
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