2027 Best Physical Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Physical Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for physical science students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Physical Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Best Schools for Physical Science in the Great Lakes Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall physical science education in the Great Lakes Region.

Top Schools in Physical Science

1

Jackson Community College
Jackson, MI

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

46 Physical Science Degrees Awarded

$41,322 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Jackson Community College, our #1 school for physical science. Set in the rural area of Jackson, Jackson Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 33%. There were roughly 46 physical science students who graduated with this degree at Jackson Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical science program make about $41,322 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,960 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in physical science from Jackson Community College

2

North Central Michigan College
Petoskey, MI

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

23 Physical Science Degrees Awarded

$42,952 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong physical science program will find one at North Central Michigan College, which ranked #2. North Central Michigan College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Petoskey. North Central Michigan College awarded about 23 physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Physical Science graduates of North Central Michigan College earn a median of $42,952 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,398 to complete this degree. Get the full physical science details for North Central Michigan College

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.