2027 Best Physical Science Schools in Pennsylvania

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.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best physical science schools.

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• Best Physical Science Schools in Pennsylvania

Best Schools for Physical Science in Pennsylvania

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

Top Schools in Physical Science

1

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

55 Physical Science Degrees Awarded

$72,601 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Villanova University the best school in the country for a degree in physical science. Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Villanova. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. Villanova University awarded about 55 physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical science degree recipients from Villanova University generally make around $72,601. Villanova University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read more about the physical science program at Villanova University

2

Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Physical Science Degrees Awarded

$49,248 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Reading Area Community College one of the top schools for physical science. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Reading. About 15 physical science degrees were awarded at Reading Area Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, physical science degree recipients from Reading Area Community College generally make around $49,248. Reading Area Community College graduates carry a median of $13,979 in student loans. Read more about the physical science program at Reading Area Community College

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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.