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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #281 | Ewing, NJ | $38,289 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $12,814 | 62.1% | 85.2% | |
| #282 | Conway, AR | $38,289 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $14,387 | 90.5% | 53.3% | |
| #283 | Marquette, MI | $38,289 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $9,098 | 70.0% | 50.8% | |
| #284 | San Bernardino, CA | $37,979 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $3,298 | 98.3% | 54.6% | |
| #285 | Radford UniversityPublic | Radford, VA | $37,568 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $11,289 | 90.6% | 49.6% |
| #286 | Truman State UniversityPublic | Kirksville, MO | $37,208 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $7,322 | 80.0% | 68.4% |
| #287 | Maryville, MO | $37,208 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $11,120 | 85.9% | 57.5% | |
| #288 | College Of CharlestonPublic | Charleston, SC | $37,040 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $13,017 | 72.0% | 65.0% |
| #289 | Skidmore CollegePrivate | Saratoga Springs, NY | $36,848 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $20,906 | 22.9% | 81.7% |
| #290 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | Villanova, PA | $36,531 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $16,914 | 25.1% | 92.4% |
| #291 | University Of IowaPublic | Iowa City, IA | $36,312 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $13,811 | 84.7% | 73.1% |
| #292 | New York, NY | $36,067 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $6,342 | 4.2% | 95.0% | |
| #293 | Ypsilanti, MI | $35,902 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $14,925 | 81.3% | 45.5% | |
| #294 | Idaho State UniversityPublic | Pocatello, ID | $35,670 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $14,678 | — | 38.3% |
| #295 | Valdosta, GA | $35,420 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $9,443 | 83.5% | 41.7% | |
| #296 | Daytona Beach, FL | $35,416 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $35,431 | 61.8% | 67.4% | |
| #297 | Camarillo, CA | $35,274 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $7,077 | 93.1% | 53.4% | |
| #298 | University, MS | $35,132 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $8,030 | 97.8% | 68.5% | |
| #299 | Old Dominion UniversityPublic | Norfolk, VA | $35,060 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $9,627 | 90.5% | 44.4% |
| #300 | Smith CollegePrivate | Northampton, MA | $34,974 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $7,033 | 19.7% | 89.7% |
