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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #81 | Macomb, IL | $57,236 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $6,968 | 75.0% | 44.8% | |
| #82 | Durham, NH | $57,217 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $15,393 | 86.9% | 76.4% | |
| #83 | Bellingham, WA | $57,180 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $11,416 | 91.3% | 65.5% | |
| #84 | College Station, TX | $57,060 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $12,273 | 63.2% | 83.8% | |
| #85 | Dekalb, IL | $56,975 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $9,047 | 70.5% | 49.6% | |
| #86 | Miami, FL | $56,867 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $7,112 | 58.8% | 73.9% | |
| #87 | Willimantic, CT | $56,773 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $15,167 | 80.5% | 58.1% | |
| #88 | Rexburg, ID | $56,607 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $3,102 | 97.0% | 55.1% | |
| #89 | Merced, CA | $56,584 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $8,572 | 39.2% | 69.2% | |
| #90 | Depaul UniversityPrivate | Chicago, IL | $56,457 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $23,758 | 73.5% | 70.0% |
| #91 | Salisbury UniversityPublic | Salisbury, MD | $56,280 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $7,351 | 88.6% | 67.5% |
| #92 | Statesboro, GA | $56,262 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $13,139 | 89.6% | 52.0% | |
| #93 | Colorado School Of MinesPublic | Golden, CO | $56,239 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $19,231 | 59.7% | 79.4% |
| #94 | Valparaiso UniversityPrivate | Valparaiso, IN | $56,173 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $14,476 | 92.2% | 67.0% |
| #95 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | Lubbock, TX | $56,135 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $13,922 | 70.9% | 67.5% |
| #96 | Blacksburg, VA | $56,073 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $13,536 | 57.0% | 86.3% | |
| #97 | University At BuffaloPublic | Buffalo, NY | $55,982 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $14,240 | 69.3% | 73.4% |
| #98 | Texas State UniversityPublic | San Marcos, TX | $55,802 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $12,144 | 89.5% | 56.2% |
| #99 | University Of New HavenPrivate | West Haven, CT | $55,756 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $28,133 | 80.5% | 59.3% |
| #100 | Bowling Green, OH | $55,512 Median Physical Sciences Earnings | $15,611 | 80.6% | 62.8% |
