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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #61 | Arlington, TX | $59,900 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $13,535 | 81.3% | 56.5% | |
| #62 | Berkeley, CA | $59,226 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $5,895 | 11.7% | 92.9% | |
| #63 | Temple UniversityPublic | Philadelphia, PA | $59,188 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $23,080 | 82.9% | 74.7% |
| #64 | Bakersfield, CA | $59,154 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $3,070 | 88.2% | 49.3% | |
| #65 | Irvine, CA | $59,133 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $6,485 | 25.6% | 86.0% | |
| #66 | Towson UniversityPublic | Towson, MD | $59,027 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $6,677 | 82.8% | 67.6% |
| #67 | Worcester, MA | $58,939 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $9,035 | 89.9% | 55.5% | |
| #68 | Cullowhee, NC | $58,765 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $8,571 | 86.7% | 59.1% | |
| #69 | Charlottesville, VA | $58,686 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $10,123 | 16.9% | 95.3% | |
| #70 | San Marcos, CA | $58,491 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $6,812 | 95.7% | 54.2% | |
| #71 | Winthrop UniversityPublic | Rock Hill, SC | $58,199 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $13,361 | 75.1% | 61.2% |
| #72 | Los Angeles, CA | $58,173 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $6,864 | 8.7% | 92.7% | |
| #73 | Clemson UniversityPublic | Clemson, SC | $58,124 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $14,212 | 38.0% | 87.9% |
| #74 | Edwardsville, IL | $57,878 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $7,459 | 97.2% | 55.0% | |
| #75 | Florida State UniversityPublic | Tallahassee, FL | $57,818 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $5,777 | 25.4% | 83.0% |
| #76 | Ann Arbor, MI | $57,795 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $4,926 | 17.9% | 93.2% | |
| #77 | University At AlbanyPublic | Albany, NY | $57,569 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $13,066 | 69.9% | 63.9% |
| #78 | Madison, WI | $57,425 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $4,458 | 43.4% | 89.3% | |
| #79 | Lafayette CollegePrivate | Easton, PA | $57,318 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $11,903 | 31.5% | 88.0% |
| #80 | Columbus, OH | $57,241 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $6,259 | 50.8% | 87.7% |
