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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the early-career earnings of their general physical sciences graduates.
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If you want to know which schools send general physical sciences graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Cuny New York City College Of Technology the top school for general physical sciences graduate earnings in New York. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a public institution. General Physical Sciences graduates of Cuny New York City College Of Technology earn a median of about $57,380 a year early in their careers.
Cuny Bronx Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general physical sciences schools. Cuny Bronx Community College is a public school located in the city of Bronx. After graduating, general physical sciences degree recipients from Cuny Bronx Community College typically earn about $41,084 annually.
Cuny Medgar Evers College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general physical sciences schools. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny Medgar Evers College is a public institution. General Physical Sciences graduates of Cuny Medgar Evers College earn a median of about $51,160 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College earned it the #4 place for general physical sciences. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a public school located in the city of New York. General Physical Sciences graduates of Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College earn a median of about $40,593 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Cuny Laguardia Community College earned it the #5 place for general physical sciences. Cuny Laguardia Community College is a public school located in the city of Long Island City. Early-career general physical sciences graduates from Cuny Laguardia Community College make a median of around $47,678 per year.
Cuny Queensborough Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general physical sciences schools. Cuny Queensborough Community College is a public school located in the city of Bayside. Students who complete the general physical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $36,363.
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 · 6 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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