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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #41 | Union CollegePrivate | Schenectady, NY | $63,040 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $15,257 | 43.8% | 85.3% |
| #42 | University Of DelawarePublic | Newark, DE | $62,925 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $9,354 | 65.1% | 78.8% |
| #43 | College Park, MD | $62,902 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $3,603 | 44.8% | 88.6% | |
| #44 | Winona State UniversityPublic | Winona, MN | $62,770 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $11,400 | 68.5% | 60.9% |
| #45 | Milledgeville, GA | $62,478 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $13,152 | 87.8% | 61.6% | |
| #46 | Cincinnati, OH | $62,319 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $15,108 | 87.7% | 71.5% | |
| #47 | Rhode Island CollegePublic | Providence, RI | $61,903 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $7,674 | 81.1% | 46.2% |
| #48 | Austin, TX | $61,875 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $12,972 | 29.1% | 87.6% | |
| #49 | William & MaryPublic | Williamsburg, VA | $61,754 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $6,616 | 32.7% | 91.0% |
| #50 | Champaign, IL | $61,713 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $3,883 | 43.7% | 84.9% | |
| #51 | Brandeis UniversityPrivate | Waltham, MA | $61,613 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $12,366 | 35.3% | 86.1% |
| #52 | Minneapolis, MN | $61,143 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $7,262 | 77.0% | 84.8% | |
| #53 | University Center, MI | $61,068 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $10,545 | 72.9% | 53.8% | |
| #54 | Lehigh UniversityPrivate | Bethlehem, PA | $61,020 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $15,440 | 29.3% | 89.2% |
| #55 | College Of The Holy CrossPrivate | Worcester, MA | $61,019 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $14,900 | 21.1% | 89.6% |
| #56 | University Of UtahPublic | Salt Lake City, UT | $60,463 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $10,447 | 87.2% | 63.9% |
| #57 | Long Beach, CA | $60,321 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $5,477 | 47.1% | 69.9% | |
| #58 | Odessa, TX | $60,021 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $7,684 | 84.5% | 43.0% | |
| #59 | Seattle, WA | $59,966 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $6,398 | 42.5% | 83.7% | |
| #60 | River Falls, WI | $59,942 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $9,520 | 81.6% | 60.9% |
