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2026 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Oregon

5 Colleges in the United States
413 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$47,268 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physical Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their physical sciences programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 19 schools to find the best for physical sciences students.

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Best Schools for Physical Sciences in Oregon

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 physical sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Physical Sciences

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University Of Portland tops our 2026 ranking of the best physical sciences schools. University Of Portland is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. University Of Portland awarded about 13 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical sciences degree from University Of Portland earn around $54,739 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,900 to complete this degree. See the full physical sciences program report for University Of Portland

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Reed College
Portland, OR

Reed College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in physical sciences, ranking #2. Located in the city of Portland, Reed College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 physical sciences degrees were awarded at Reed College in the most recent year. Physical Sciences graduates of Reed College earn a median of $30,588 early in their careers. Reed College graduates carry a median of $21,137 in student loans. See the full physical sciences program report for Reed College

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Willamette University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in physical sciences, ranking #3. Located in the city of Salem, Willamette University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. There were roughly 19 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Willamette University in the most recent data year. Physical Sciences graduates of Willamette University earn a median of $41,892 early in their careers. Willamette University graduates carry a median of $21,520 in student loans. Read more about the physical sciences program at Willamette University

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Oregon State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in physical sciences, ranking #4. Set in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Oregon State University awarded about 176 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical sciences degree from Oregon State University earn around $42,462 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,289. Get the full physical sciences details for Oregon State University

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University Of Oregon came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best physical sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Eugene. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 132 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Oregon in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from University Of Oregon generally make around $70,315. Students borrow a median of $22,699 to complete this degree. See the full physical sciences program report for University Of Oregon

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Portland State University came in at #6 for physical sciences this year. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. There were roughly 53 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Portland State University in the most recent data year. Physical Sciences graduates of Portland State University earn a median of $43,613 early in their careers. Portland State University graduates carry a median of $26,033 in student loans. Get the full physical sciences details for Portland State University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 19 schools evaluated.

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