by our College Data Analytics TeamGeneral Physical Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 48 schools to find the best for general physical sciences students.
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These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in general physical sciences, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Green River Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general physical sciences. Green River Community College is a large public school located in the city of Auburn. There were roughly 42 general physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Green River Community College in the most recent data year. Read more about the general physical sciences program at Green River Community College
Middlesex County College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general physical sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Edison. About 202 general physical sciences degrees were awarded at Middlesex County College in the most recent year. General Physical Sciences graduates of Middlesex County College earn a median of $27,136 early in their careers. Middlesex County College graduates carry a median of $7,250 in student loans. See the full general physical sciences program report for Middlesex County College
Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general physical sciences, ranking #3. This large public university is located in the city of Lakewood. There were roughly 47 general physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general physical sciences program make about $39,975 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,154 to complete this degree. Get the full general physical sciences details for Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom
Utah Valley University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general physical sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. About 36 general physical sciences degrees were awarded at Utah Valley University in the most recent year. General Physical Sciences graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $51,242 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,478 to complete this degree. Get the full general physical sciences details for Utah Valley University
Students looking for a strong general physical sciences program will find one at Cuny College Of Staten Island, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Staten Island, Cuny College Of Staten Island is a large public university. Cuny College Of Staten Island graduates 46% of students within six years. Cuny College Of Staten Island awarded about 51 general physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general physical sciences program make about $51,911 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,688 to complete this degree. Read more about the general physical sciences program at Cuny College Of Staten Island
Cuny Medgar Evers College came in at #6 for general physical sciences this year. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny Medgar Evers College is a mid-sized public university. Cuny Medgar Evers College graduates 20% of students within six years. About 88 general physical sciences degrees were awarded at Cuny Medgar Evers College in the most recent year. General Physical Sciences graduates of Cuny Medgar Evers College earn a median of $27,203 early in their careers. Cuny Medgar Evers College graduates carry a median of $8,875 in student loans. Read more about the general physical sciences program at Cuny Medgar Evers College
Seattle Community College North Campus ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best general physical sciences schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Seattle. About 27 general physical sciences degrees were awarded at Seattle Community College North Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their general physical sciences degree from Seattle Community College North Campus earn around $48,739 in the first couple years of their career. Seattle Community College North Campus graduates carry a median of $16,643 in student loans. See the full general physical sciences program report for Seattle Community College North Campus
Bellevue College landed the #8 spot for general physical sciences this year. Bellevue College is a large public school located in the city of Bellevue. There were roughly 44 general physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Bellevue College in the most recent data year. General Physical Sciences graduates of Bellevue College earn a median of $67,771 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,839. Get the full general physical sciences details for Bellevue College
Clark College earned the #9 position for general physical sciences this year. Set in the city of Vancouver, Clark College is a large public institution. About 23 general physical sciences degrees were awarded at Clark College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general physical sciences degree from Clark College earn around $43,768 in the first couple years of their career. Clark College graduates carry a median of $15,432 in student loans. See the full general physical sciences program report for Clark College
Shoreline Community College placed #10 among the best general physical sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Shoreline, Shoreline Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 20 general physical sciences degrees were awarded at Shoreline Community College in the most recent year. General Physical Sciences graduates of Shoreline Community College earn a median of $62,009 early in their careers. Shoreline Community College graduates carry a median of $16,700 in student loans. Read more about the general physical sciences program at Shoreline Community College
Columbia Basin College placed #11 among the best general physical sciences schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Pasco. Columbia Basin College awarded about 19 general physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. General Physical Sciences graduates of Columbia Basin College earn a median of $63,976 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,170. See the full general physical sciences program report for Columbia Basin College
Cuny Laguardia Community College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best general physical sciences schools. Set in the city of Long Island City, Cuny Laguardia Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 48 general physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Laguardia Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general physical sciences degree from Cuny Laguardia Community College earn around $19,815 in the first couple years of their career. Cuny Laguardia Community College graduates carry a median of $7,500 in student loans. See the full general physical sciences program report for Cuny Laguardia Community College
Cascadia Community College earned the #13 position for general physical sciences this year. Cascadia Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Bothell. There were roughly 33 general physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cascadia Community College in the most recent data year. General Physical Sciences graduates of Cascadia Community College earn a median of $27,352 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,000 to complete this degree. Get the full general physical sciences details for Cascadia Community College
Glendale Community College Glendale Az placed #14 among the best general physical sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public university. Glendale Community College Glendale Az awarded about 40 general physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general physical sciences degree from Glendale Community College Glendale Az earn around $51,483 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,996 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general physical sciences from Glendale Community College Glendale Az
Seattle Community College Central Campus landed the #15 spot for general physical sciences this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Seattle. Seattle Community College Central Campus awarded about 64 general physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general physical sciences degree recipients from Seattle Community College Central Campus generally make around $53,048. Seattle Community College Central Campus graduates carry a median of $14,699 in student loans. Get the full general physical sciences details for Seattle Community College Central Campus
American River College earned the #16 position for general physical sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, American River College is a very large public university. There were roughly 105 general physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at American River College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general physical sciences degree recipients from American River College generally make around $76,077. Typical student debt for the program is $14,105. Get the full general physical sciences details for American River College
Chandler Gilbert Community College earned the #17 position for general physical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Chandler. There were roughly 46 general physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Chandler Gilbert Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general physical sciences degree recipients from Chandler Gilbert Community College generally make around $46,943. Typical student debt for the program is $10,447. Read more about the general physical sciences program at Chandler Gilbert Community College
Phoenix College placed #18 among the best general physical sciences schools. Set in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a large public institution. There were roughly 21 general physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Phoenix College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general physical sciences degree recipients from Phoenix College generally make around $51,053. Phoenix College graduates carry a median of $15,204 in student loans. More information about a degree in general physical sciences from Phoenix College
El Camino Community College District landed the #19 spot for general physical sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Torrance, El Camino Community College District is a very large public university. About 92 general physical sciences degrees were awarded at El Camino Community College District in the most recent year. See the full general physical sciences program report for El Camino Community College District
Highline Community College earned the #20 position for general physical sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Des Moines, Highline Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Highline Community College awarded about 12 general physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. General Physical Sciences graduates of Highline Community College earn a median of $55,459 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,958. Read more about the general physical sciences program at Highline Community College
Seattle Community College South Campus placed #21 among the best general physical sciences schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Seattle. About 16 general physical sciences degrees were awarded at Seattle Community College South Campus in the most recent year. Read more about the general physical sciences program at Seattle Community College South Campus
Western Nevada College landed the #22 spot for general physical sciences this year. Western Nevada College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Carson City. About 130 general physical sciences degrees were awarded at Western Nevada College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general physical sciences degree recipients from Western Nevada College generally make around $27,007. Western Nevada College graduates carry a median of $15,948 in student loans. More information about a degree in general physical sciences from Western Nevada College
Paradise Valley Community College placed #23 among the best general physical sciences schools. Paradise Valley Community College is a large public school located in the city of Phoenix. About 17 general physical sciences degrees were awarded at Paradise Valley Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general physical sciences program make about $71,136 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,204 to complete this degree. Get the full general physical sciences details for Paradise Valley Community College
Long Beach City College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best general physical sciences schools. Long Beach City College is a very large public school located in the city of Long Beach. There were roughly 54 general physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Long Beach City College in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $6,000. See the full general physical sciences program report for Long Beach City College
Wenatchee Valley College came in at #25 for general physical sciences this year. Wenatchee Valley College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Wenatchee. There were roughly 24 general physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Wenatchee Valley College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general physical sciences degree from Wenatchee Valley College earn around $55,642 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,462 to complete this degree. See the full general physical sciences program report for Wenatchee Valley College
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This ranking is produced 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 · 48 schools evaluated.
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