by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Physical Sciences](/majors/physical-sciences/general-physical-sciences/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 9 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.
Estrella Mountain Community College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general physical sciences schools in the Southwest Region. Set 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 Glendale Community College Glendale Az, which ranked #2. Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a public school located in the suburb of Glendale. Early-career general physical sciences graduates from Glendale Community College Glendale Az make a median of around $48,165 per year.
Chandler Gilbert Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general physical sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Chandler Gilbert Community College is a public school located in the city of Chandler. Students who complete the general physical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,633.
Tulsa Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general physical sciences schools. 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.
A rank of #5 makes Mesa Community College one of the highest-paying schools for general physical sciences. Set in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the general physical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,579.
University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus came in at #6 for general physical sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Gallup, University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus is a public institution. After graduating, general physical sciences degree recipients from University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus typically earn about $40,073 annually.
University Of New Mexico Los Alamos Campus placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for general physical sciences. 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 came in at #8 for general physical sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Ranchos de Taos, University Of New Mexico Taos Campus is a public institution. General Physical Sciences graduates of University Of New Mexico Taos Campus earn a median of about $40,073 a year early in their careers.
University Of New Mexico Valencia County Campus ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general physical sciences schools. University Of New Mexico Valencia County Campus is a public school located in the rural area of Los Lunas. Early-career general physical sciences graduates from University Of New Mexico Valencia County Campus make a median of around $40,073 per year.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries general physical sciences graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 9 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.