2027 Best Physical Science Schools in Michigan

Physical Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for physical science students.

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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

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

46 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. Jackson Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Jackson. Jackson Community College graduates 33% of students within six years. Jackson Community College awarded about 46 physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical science degree from Jackson Community College earn around $41,322 in the first couple years of their career. 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

23 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. Located in the town of Petoskey, North Central Michigan College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 23 physical science students who graduated with this degree at North Central Michigan College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical science program make about $42,952 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,398. See the full physical science program report for North Central Michigan College

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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.