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.
Compare net price, debt, and earnings scenarios
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #341 | Turlock, CA | $26,896 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $3,218 | 97.5% | 58.0% | |
| #342 | Cayey, PR | $26,896 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $8,652 | 95.8% | 48.6% | |
| #343 | Augusta UniversityPublic | Augusta, GA | $26,353 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $10,597 | 89.3% | 48.6% |
| #344 | Dover, DE | $26,353 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $14,776 | 61.7% | 38.7% | |
| #345 | Mercer UniversityPrivate | Macon, GA | $25,151 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $18,650 | 66.5% | 73.4% |
| #346 | University Of RichmondPrivate | University Of Richmond, VA | $22,881 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $11,026 | 23.3% | 87.8% |
| #347 | Jacksonville, AL | $21,508 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $13,268 | 76.2% | 51.1% | |
| #348 | Colorado CollegePrivate | Colorado Springs, CO | $21,508 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $9,732 | 20.0% | 86.0% |
| #349 | Youngstown, OH | $20,140 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $8,053 | 80.3% | 52.9% | |
| #350 | University Of MiamiPrivate | Coral Gables, FL | $13,702 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $17,790 | 18.5% | 84.2% |
| #351 | Cuny Brooklyn CollegePublic | Brooklyn, NY | $10,925 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $1,466 | 53.7% | 56.6% |
