by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Physical Sciences](/majors/physical-sciences/general-physical-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general physical sciences graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 24 schools to find where general physical sciences graduates earn the most.
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Clark College earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general physical sciences graduates in the United States. Clark College is a public school located in the city of Vancouver. After graduating, general physical sciences degree recipients from Clark College typically earn about $84,491 annually.
A rank of #2 makes American River College one of the highest-paying schools for general physical sciences. American River College is a public school located in the suburb of Sacramento. Early-career general physical sciences graduates from American River College make a median of around $68,572 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Tacoma Community College earned it the #3 place for general physical sciences. Tacoma Community College is a public school located in the city of Tacoma. After graduating, general physical sciences degree recipients from Tacoma Community College typically earn about $64,564 annually.
Estrella Mountain Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general physical sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Avondale, Estrella Mountain Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general physical sciences degree recipients from Estrella Mountain Community College typically earn about $62,897 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general physical sciences will find them at Community College Of Philadelphia, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Community College Of Philadelphia is a public institution. Early-career general physical sciences graduates from Community College Of Philadelphia make a median of around $58,668 per year.
Cuny New York City College Of Technology landed the #6 spot for general physical sciences salaries this year. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a public institution. Students who complete the general physical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,380.
Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom earned the #7 position for general physical sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Lakewood, Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom is a public institution. Early-career general physical sciences graduates from Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom make a median of around $57,260 per year.
Glendale Community College Glendale Az landed the #8 spot for general physical sciences salaries this year. Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a public school located in the suburb of Glendale. After graduating, general physical sciences degree recipients from Glendale Community College Glendale Az typically earn about $48,165 annually.
Chandler Gilbert Community College landed the #9 spot for general physical sciences salaries this year. Set in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a public institution. Early-career general physical sciences graduates from Chandler Gilbert Community College make a median of around $47,633 per year.
Tulsa Community College placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for general physical sciences. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a public institution. Early-career general physical sciences graduates from Tulsa Community College make a median of around $42,049 per year.
Cuny Bronx Community College earned the #11 position for general physical sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Bronx, Cuny Bronx Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the general physical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,084.
Mesa Community College earned the #12 position for general physical sciences graduate earnings this year. Mesa Community College is a public school located in the city of Mesa. Early-career general physical sciences graduates from Mesa Community College make a median of around $40,579 per year.
University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus earned the #13 position for general physical sciences graduate earnings this year. University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus is a public school located in the town of Gallup. Students who complete the general physical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,073.
University Of New Mexico Los Alamos Campus came in at #14 for general physical sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Los Alamos, University Of New Mexico Los Alamos Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the general physical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,073.
University Of New Mexico Taos Campus landed the #15 spot for general physical sciences salaries this year. Set in the rural area of Ranchos de Taos, University Of New Mexico Taos Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the general physical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,073.
University Of New Mexico Valencia County Campus placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for general physical sciences. Set in the rural area of Los Lunas, University Of New Mexico Valencia County Campus is a public institution. General Physical Sciences graduates of University Of New Mexico Valencia County Campus earn a median of about $40,073 a year early in their careers.
Middlesex County College came in at #17 for general physical sciences graduate earnings this year. Middlesex County College is a public school located in the suburb of Edison. Early-career general physical sciences graduates from Middlesex County College make a median of around $59,252 per year.
North Central Michigan College earned the #18 position for general physical sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Petoskey, North Central Michigan College is a public institution. Early-career general physical sciences graduates from North Central Michigan College make a median of around $38,816 per year.
Cuny Medgar Evers College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general physical sciences schools. Cuny Medgar Evers College is a public school located in the city of Brooklyn. After graduating, general physical sciences degree recipients from Cuny Medgar Evers College typically earn about $51,160 annually.
Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for general physical sciences. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a public institution. General Physical Sciences graduates of Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College earn a median of about $40,593 a year early in their careers.
Western Nevada College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general physical sciences schools. Set in the city of Carson City, Western Nevada College is a public institution. Early-career general physical sciences graduates from Western Nevada College make a median of around $38,449 per year.
Cuny Laguardia Community College placed #22 among the highest-paying schools for general physical sciences. Located in the city of Long Island City, Cuny Laguardia Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general physical sciences degree recipients from Cuny Laguardia Community College typically earn about $47,678 annually.
Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for general physical sciences. Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary is a public school located in the rural area of South Prince George. General Physical Sciences graduates of Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary earn a median of about $43,360 a year early in their careers.
Cuny Queensborough Community College came in at #24 for general physical sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Bayside, Cuny Queensborough Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general physical sciences degree recipients from Cuny Queensborough Community College typically earn about $36,363 annually.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their general physical sciences graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 24 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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