2027 Best General Physical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

General Physical Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for general physical sciences students.

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• Best General Physical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

Best Schools for General Physical Sciences in Pennsylvania

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general physical sciences education in Pennsylvania.

Top Schools in General Physical Sciences

1

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

55 General Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

$72,601 Median Starting Salary

Villanova University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general physical sciences. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 92% of students finish within six years. About 55 general physical sciences degrees were awarded at Villanova University in the most recent year. General Physical Sciences graduates of Villanova University earn a median of $72,601 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. See the full general physical sciences program report for Villanova University

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Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

15 General Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

$49,248 Median Starting Salary

Reading Area Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best general physical sciences schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Reading. Reading Area Community College awarded about 15 general physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general physical sciences program make about $49,248 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,979 to complete this degree. See the full general physical sciences program report for Reading Area Community College

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.