by our College Data Analytics Team
[Natural Sciences](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/natural-sciences/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying natural sciences schools.
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If you want to know which schools send natural sciences graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Harvard University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid natural sciences graduates in the United States. Harvard University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Natural Sciences graduates of Harvard University earn a median of about $69,242 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes Felician College one of the highest-paying schools for natural sciences. Located in the suburb of Lodi, Felician College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, natural sciences degree recipients from Felician College typically earn about $67,733 annually.
Loyola Marymount University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in natural sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, Loyola Marymount University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, natural sciences degree recipients from Loyola Marymount University typically earn about $89,101 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in natural sciences will find them at Temple University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a public institution. Students who complete the natural sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,150.
Kansas State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in natural sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a public institution. After graduating, natural sciences degree recipients from Kansas State University typically earn about $65,682 annually.
Dominican University earned the #6 position for natural sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of River Forest, Dominican University is a private not-for-profit institution. Natural Sciences graduates of Dominican University earn a median of about $64,442 a year early in their careers.
California State University Los Angeles ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying natural sciences schools. California State University Los Angeles is a public school located in the city of Los Angeles. Students who complete the natural sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,870.
Christian Brothers University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying natural sciences schools. Set in the city of Memphis, Christian Brothers University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the natural sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,471.
Daemen College came in at #9 for natural sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Amherst, Daemen College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career natural sciences graduates from Daemen College make a median of around $70,353 per year.
Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying natural sciences schools. Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Harrisburg. Students who complete the natural sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,500.
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying natural sciences schools. Set in the city of San Juan, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career natural sciences graduates from Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro make a median of around $30,631 per year.
University Of Puerto Rico Cayey earned the #12 position for natural sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Cayey, University Of Puerto Rico Cayey is a public institution. After graduating, natural sciences degree recipients from University Of Puerto Rico Cayey typically earn about $31,621 annually.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries natural sciences graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 12 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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