2026 Best Other Physical Science Schools in Virginia

Other Physical Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best other physical science schools.

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• Best Other Physical Science Schools in Virginia

Best Schools for Other Physical Science in Virginia

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the other physical science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Other Physical Science

1

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Blacksburg, VA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Other Physical Science Degrees Awarded

$60,004 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University the best school in the country for a degree in other physical science. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 other physical science degrees were awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other physical science degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $60,004. Typical student debt for the program is $23,393. Read more about the other physical science program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

2

University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

20 Other Physical Science Degrees Awarded

$35,464 Median Starting Salary

University Of Mary Washington is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other physical science, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Fredericksburg, University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 other physical science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mary Washington in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other physical science degree recipients from University Of Mary Washington generally make around $35,464. University Of Mary Washington graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. See the full other physical science program report for University Of Mary Washington

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 3 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.