by our College Data Analytics TeamPhysical Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. 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 112 schools to find the best for physical sciences students.
What’s on this page:
See the highest-ranked physical sciences schools offering a associate’s degree below.
Our analysis ranked Green River Community College the best school in the country for a degree in physical sciences. This large public university is located in the city of Auburn. There were roughly 42 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Green River Community College in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in physical sciences from Green River Community College
Middlesex County College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best physical sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a large public institution. About 205 physical sciences degrees were awarded at Middlesex County College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Middlesex County College generally make around $27,136. Students borrow a median of $7,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in physical sciences from Middlesex County College
A rank of #3 makes Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom one of the top schools for physical sciences. This large public university is located in the city of Lakewood. About 47 physical sciences degrees were awarded at Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom in the most recent year. Physical Sciences graduates of Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom earn a median of $39,975 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,154. Read more about the physical sciences program at Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom
Foothill College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best physical sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 19 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Foothill College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Foothill College generally make around $94,152. Foothill College graduates carry a median of $11,595 in student loans. Read more about the physical sciences program at Foothill College
A rank of #5 makes Utah Valley University one of the top schools for physical sciences. This very large public university is located in the city of Orem. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. Utah Valley University awarded about 80 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Physical Sciences graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $51,242 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,478. See the full physical sciences program report for Utah Valley University
Cuny College Of Staten Island came in at #6 for physical sciences this year. Cuny College Of Staten Island is a large public school located in the city of Staten Island. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. There were roughly 58 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cuny College Of Staten Island in the most recent data year. Physical Sciences graduates of Cuny College Of Staten Island earn a median of $51,911 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,688 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in physical sciences from Cuny College Of Staten Island
Cuny Medgar Evers College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best physical sciences schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Brooklyn. Cuny Medgar Evers College graduates 20% of students within six years. There were roughly 88 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Medgar Evers College in the most recent data year. 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. See the full physical sciences program report for Cuny Medgar Evers College
Seattle Community College North Campus landed the #8 spot for physical sciences this year. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle Community College North Campus is a moderately-sized public institution. Seattle Community College North Campus awarded about 27 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their 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. Get the full physical sciences details for Seattle Community College North Campus
Bellevue College came in at #9 for physical sciences this year. This large public university is located in the city of Bellevue. Bellevue College awarded about 44 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Bellevue College generally make around $67,771. Students borrow a median of $18,839 to complete this degree. Get the full physical sciences details for Bellevue College
Santa Rosa Junior College earned the #10 position for physical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Rosa. About 28 physical sciences degrees were awarded at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent year. Students who receive their physical sciences degree from Santa Rosa Junior College earn around $80,047 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,692. See the full physical sciences program report for Santa Rosa Junior College
Moorpark College landed the #11 spot for physical sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public institution. About 72 physical sciences degrees were awarded at Moorpark College in the most recent year. Students who receive their physical sciences degree from Moorpark College earn around $105,599 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,075 to complete this degree. Get the full physical sciences details for Moorpark College
College Of San Mateo landed the #12 spot for physical sciences this year. Set in the city of San Mateo, College Of San Mateo is a large public institution. College Of San Mateo awarded about 64 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. College Of San Mateo graduates carry a median of $12,831 in student loans. More information about a degree in physical sciences from College Of San Mateo
Clark College landed the #13 spot for physical sciences this year. This large public university is located in the city of Vancouver. Clark College awarded about 23 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Physical Sciences graduates of Clark College earn a median of $43,768 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,432. See the full physical sciences program report for Clark College
Diablo Valley College landed the #14 spot for physical sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public university. Diablo Valley College awarded about 73 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Physical Sciences graduates of Diablo Valley College earn a median of $27,813 early in their careers. Diablo Valley College graduates carry a median of $9,205 in student loans. More information about a degree in physical sciences from Diablo Valley College
San Diego Miramar College placed #15 among the best physical sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Diego. San Diego Miramar College awarded about 56 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from San Diego Miramar College generally make around $41,038. Typical student debt for the program is $8,098. See the full physical sciences program report for San Diego Miramar College
Skyline College came in at #16 for physical sciences this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of San Bruno. Skyline College awarded about 27 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in physical sciences from Skyline College
Shoreline Community College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best physical sciences schools. Shoreline Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Shoreline. About 20 physical sciences degrees were awarded at Shoreline Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the physical sciences program make about $62,009 in their early career. Shoreline Community College graduates carry a median of $16,700 in student loans. Get the full physical sciences details for Shoreline Community College
Columbia Basin College earned the #18 position for physical sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Pasco, Columbia Basin College is a large public institution. Columbia Basin College awarded about 19 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Columbia Basin College generally make around $63,976. Students borrow a median of $17,170 to complete this degree. See the full physical sciences program report for Columbia Basin College
Santa Barbara City College placed #19 among the best physical sciences schools. Located in the city of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College is a large public university. About 66 physical sciences degrees were awarded at Santa Barbara City College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Santa Barbara City College generally make around $68,184. Typical student debt for the program is $21,090. More information about a degree in physical sciences from Santa Barbara City College
Cuny Laguardia Community College came in at #20 for physical sciences this year. Cuny Laguardia Community College is a large public school located in the city of Long Island City. About 48 physical sciences degrees were awarded at Cuny Laguardia Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their physical sciences degree from Cuny Laguardia Community College earn around $19,815 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,500 to complete this degree. See the full physical sciences program report for Cuny Laguardia Community College
Orange Coast College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best physical sciences schools. Set in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a very large public institution. About 79 physical sciences degrees were awarded at Orange Coast College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Orange Coast College generally make around $46,306. Orange Coast College graduates carry a median of $8,978 in student loans. More information about a degree in physical sciences from Orange Coast College
Suny Empire State College landed the #22 spot for physical sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Suny Empire State College is a large public institution. About 36% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 29 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Suny Empire State College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical sciences program make about $59,562 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,500. Read more about the physical sciences program at Suny Empire State College
Austin Community College District earned the #23 position for physical sciences this year. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public university. There were roughly 46 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical sciences program make about $44,895 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,412. More information about a degree in physical sciences from Austin Community College District
Cascadia Community College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best physical sciences schools. Cascadia Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Bothell. About 33 physical sciences degrees were awarded at Cascadia Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the physical sciences program make about $27,352 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,000. See the full physical sciences program report for Cascadia Community College
Cypress College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best physical sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Cypress. Cypress College awarded about 55 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the physical sciences program at Cypress College
Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong physical sciences education:
Explore the best physical sciences schools at other degree levels:
This list is compiled 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 · 112 schools evaluated.
More about our data sources and methodologies.