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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find where general physical sciences graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose general physical sciences graduates go on to earn the most.
Clark College earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general physical sciences graduates in the Far Western Region. Located in the city of Vancouver, Clark College is a public institution. Students who complete the general physical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $84,491.
Students chasing top earnings in general physical sciences will find them at American River College, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, American River College is a public institution. After graduating, general physical sciences degree recipients from American River College typically earn about $68,572 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general physical sciences will find them at Tacoma Community College, which ranked #3. Tacoma Community College is a public school located in the city of Tacoma. Students who complete the general physical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $64,564.
Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general physical sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom is a public school located in the city of Lakewood. Students who complete the general physical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,260.
Western Nevada College came in at #5 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.
The ranking above is published 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 · 5 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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