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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #321 | Brown UniversityPrivate | Providence, RI | $29,685 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | -$2,158 | 5.2% | 96.0% |
| #322 | Birmingham, AL | $29,685 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $14,816 | 88.4% | 62.6% | |
| #323 | Macalester CollegePrivate | Saint Paul, MN | $29,685 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $12,877 | 28.2% | 90.4% |
| #324 | Missoula, MT | $29,685 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $14,521 | 95.6% | 45.4% | |
| #325 | Bridgewater CollegePrivate | Bridgewater, VA | $29,685 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $14,410 | 90.8% | 49.4% |
| #326 | Thomas Aquinas CollegePrivate | Santa Paula, CA | $29,685 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $16,761 | 78.7% | 82.0% |
| #327 | Hope CollegePrivate | Holland, MI | $29,685 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $14,365 | 75.8% | 82.3% |
| #328 | Kenosha, WI | $29,117 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $5,551 | 72.6% | 39.8% | |
| #329 | Alabama State UniversityPublic | Montgomery, AL | $28,960 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $13,512 | 95.6% | 30.2% |
| #330 | Clarksville, TN | $28,831 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $12,559 | 96.0% | 44.5% | |
| #331 | Norman, OK | $28,671 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $12,555 | 76.5% | 75.3% | |
| #332 | El Paso, TX | $28,598 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $9,413 | 99.9% | 46.0% | |
| #333 | Pensacola, FL | $28,598 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $3,367 | 56.9% | 61.8% | |
| #334 | Kingston, RI | $28,598 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $12,930 | 77.1% | 71.0% | |
| #335 | Creighton UniversityPrivate | Omaha, NE | $28,598 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $21,202 | 72.3% | 80.5% |
| #336 | Pacific UniversityPrivate | Forest Grove, OR | $28,598 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $22,238 | 91.8% | 64.8% |
| #337 | Marshall UniversityPublic | Huntington, WV | $27,439 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $4,820 | 96.5% | 48.7% |
| #338 | Suny College At PotsdamPublic | Potsdam, NY | $27,439 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $8,948 | 85.5% | 47.9% |
| #339 | Duke UniversityPrivate | Durham, NC | $27,216 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $3,295 | 6.8% | 95.8% |
| #340 | Willamette UniversityPrivate | Salem, OR | $27,204 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $14,603 | 79.1% | 72.7% |
