Physical Sciences programs produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $24,908 to $143,372. Across 221 programs, the variation in median earnings demonstrates why program selection matters significantly for career trajectories in physics, chemistry, and related fields.
Leading the list is Massachusetts Institute Of Technology, achieving the highest program earnings at $166,156. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute follows at $88,071, while University Of Notre Dame rounds out the top tier at $87,137, demonstrating how top-performing programs deliver exceptional graduate outcomes.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #261 | Murfreesboro, TN | $40,985 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $8,371 | 68.0% | 54.0% | |
| #262 | Knoxville, TN | $40,808 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $9,397 | 46.0% | 73.5% | |
| #263 | New Haven, CT | $40,767 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $18,568 | 81.1% | 47.8% | |
| #264 | Ball State UniversityPublic | Muncie, IN | $40,759 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $7,233 | 71.6% | 63.3% |
| #265 | Wofford CollegePrivate | Spartanburg, SC | $40,485 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $14,804 | 58.6% | 80.8% |
| #266 | San Juan, PR | $40,064 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $5,691 | 53.2% | 52.5% | |
| #267 | Saint Joseph's UniversityPrivate | Philadelphia, PA | $39,914 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $30,742 | 86.4% | 79.8% |
| #268 | Fresno, CA | $39,378 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $4,447 | 96.4% | 54.8% | |
| #269 | Saint Anselm CollegePrivate | Manchester, NH | $39,369 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $23,658 | 78.3% | 83.2% |
| #270 | Hamilton CollegePrivate | Clinton, NY | $39,314 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $4,906 | 11.8% | 91.3% |
| #271 | Suny College At GeneseoPublic | Geneseo, NY | $39,223 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $9,369 | 63.5% | 72.1% |
| #272 | Columbia, MO | $39,094 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $13,599 | 77.0% | 76.2% | |
| #273 | Buffalo, NY | $38,986 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $10,684 | 75.9% | 36.0% | |
| #274 | Carleton CollegePrivate | Northfield, MN | $38,982 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $12,069 | 22.3% | 91.2% |
| #275 | Dallas, TX | $38,919 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $30,165 | 61.2% | 83.3% | |
| #276 | Hanover CollegePrivate | Hanover, IN | $38,780 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $16,238 | 84.0% | 63.6% |
| #277 | New York UniversityPrivate | New York, NY | $38,775 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $16,816 | 9.4% | 88.5% |
| #278 | Oswego, NY | $38,492 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $10,677 | 80.4% | 60.4% | |
| #279 | Boca Raton, FL | $38,316 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $3,120 | 73.4% | 64.3% | |
| #280 | Carbondale, IL | $38,289 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $12,928 | 90.4% | 56.3% |
