2026 Best Physical Science Schools in Michigan

Physical Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 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 Michigan

Best Schools for Physical Science in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall physical science education in Michigan.

Top Schools in Physical Science

1

Jackson Community College
Jackson, MI

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

35 Physical Science Degrees Awarded

$41,322 Median Starting Salary

Jackson Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in physical science. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Jackson. The six-year graduation rate is 33%. There were roughly 35 physical science students who graduated with this degree at Jackson Community College in the most recent data year. Physical Science graduates of Jackson Community College earn a median of $41,322 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,960. See the full physical science program report for Jackson Community College

2

North Central Michigan College
Petoskey, MI

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

20 Physical Science Degrees Awarded

$42,952 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes North Central Michigan College one of the top schools for physical science. Set in the town of Petoskey, North Central Michigan College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 20 physical science students who graduated with this degree at North Central Michigan College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical science degree recipients from North Central Michigan College generally make around $42,952. Typical student debt for the program is $12,398. See the full physical science program report for North Central Michigan College

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 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.