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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #301 | La Roche UniversityPrivate | Pittsburgh, PA | $34,906 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $15,477 | 77.6% | 57.7% |
| #302 | Anchorage, AK | $34,847 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $11,436 | 66.5% | 28.9% | |
| #303 | Moorhead, MN | $34,704 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $20,609 | 63.1% | 71.8% | |
| #304 | Reno, NV | $34,616 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $12,126 | 85.3% | 62.5% | |
| #305 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | Terre Haute, IN | $34,526 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $7,702 | 91.5% | 41.1% |
| #306 | Edmond, OK | $34,526 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $16,012 | 81.8% | 37.5% | |
| #307 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | Detroit, MI | $34,326 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $12,337 | 82.0% | 56.5% |
| #308 | Ponce, PR | $34,216 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $9,321 | 90.3% | 47.9% | |
| #309 | Fort Smith, AR | $33,993 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $8,450 | 81.5% | 37.0% | |
| #310 | Sonoma State UniversityPublic | Rohnert Park, CA | $33,281 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $9,406 | 94.7% | 60.5% |
| #311 | Chattanooga, TN | $33,252 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $8,492 | 77.0% | 53.1% | |
| #312 | University Of ArkansasPublic | Fayetteville, AR | $33,052 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $13,017 | 71.7% | 70.0% |
| #313 | University Of PortlandPrivate | Portland, OR | $32,925 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $24,994 | 95.4% | 80.4% |
| #314 | Houston, TX | $32,569 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $19,738 | 93.3% | 19.9% | |
| #315 | Morris, MN | $32,569 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | -$544 | 70.5% | 61.9% | |
| #316 | Suny BrockportPublic | Brockport, NY | $32,382 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $10,097 | 71.3% | 56.6% |
| #317 | Cuny Lehman CollegePublic | Bronx, NY | $31,815 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $2,047 | 55.4% | 49.3% |
| #318 | The College Of WoosterPrivate | Wooster, OH | $31,624 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $15,018 | 54.3% | 73.6% |
| #319 | Columbus, GA | $30,771 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $10,370 | 99.2% | 41.7% | |
| #320 | Melbourne, FL | $30,366 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $29,324 | 44.4% | 65.5% |
