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2027 Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

84 Colleges in the United States
6,963 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$49,468 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physical 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 84 schools to find the best for physical sciences students.

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Best Schools for Physical Sciences in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall physical sciences education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Physical Sciences

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

No school ranked higher than Georgetown University this year for physical sciences. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. About 48 physical sciences degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Students who receive their physical sciences degree from Georgetown University earn around $79,632 in the first couple years of their career. Georgetown University graduates carry a median of $16,483 in student loans. Get the full physical sciences details for Georgetown University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in physical sciences, ranking #2. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 208 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Physical Sciences graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $74,352 early in their careers. University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. See the full physical sciences program report for University Of Pennsylvania

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physical sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Princeton University graduates 98% of students within six years. Princeton University awarded about 264 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Princeton University generally make around $67,532. Princeton University graduates carry a median of $10,888 in student loans. More information about a degree in physical sciences from Princeton University

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Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Students looking for a strong physical sciences program will find one at Colgate University, which ranked #4. Located in the rural area of Hamilton, Colgate University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Colgate University graduates 91% of students within six years. Colgate University awarded about 38 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Colgate University generally make around $52,924. Typical student debt for the program is $16,286. More information about a degree in physical sciences from Colgate University

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New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physical sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Newark, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. About 26 physical sciences degrees were awarded at New Jersey Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Graduates of the physical sciences program make about $71,549 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,755 to complete this degree. Get the full physical sciences details for New Jersey Institute Of Technology

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Carnegie Mellon University came in at #6 for physical sciences this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 94% of students finish within six years. About 218 physical sciences degrees were awarded at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent year. Students who receive their physical sciences degree from Carnegie Mellon University earn around $89,327 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529. Get the full physical sciences details for Carnegie Mellon University

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Johns Hopkins University placed #7 among the best physical sciences schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Baltimore. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. There were roughly 304 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $77,989. Johns Hopkins University graduates carry a median of $12,366 in student loans. See the full physical sciences program report for Johns Hopkins University

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Fordham University earned the #8 position for physical sciences this year. Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bronx. About 82% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Fordham University in the most recent data year. Physical Sciences graduates of Fordham University earn a median of $59,403 early in their careers. Fordham University graduates carry a median of $25,643 in student loans. Read more about the physical sciences program at Fordham University

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Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Lafayette College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best physical sciences schools. Lafayette College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Easton. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 29 physical sciences degrees were awarded at Lafayette College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Lafayette College generally make around $59,513. Students borrow a median of $16,931 to complete this degree. Read more about the physical sciences program at Lafayette College

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American University
Washington, DC

American University landed the #10 spot for physical sciences this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. American University awarded about 21 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical sciences degree from American University earn around $54,585 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,139 to complete this degree. See the full physical sciences program report for American University

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Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Dickinson College landed the #11 spot for physical sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Carlisle. About 80% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Dickinson College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical sciences program make about $39,937 in their early career. Dickinson College graduates carry a median of $19,014 in student loans. More information about a degree in physical sciences from Dickinson College

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Franklin And Marshall College earned the #12 position for physical sciences this year. Franklin And Marshall College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lancaster. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 27 physical sciences degrees were awarded at Franklin And Marshall College in the most recent year. Physical Sciences graduates of Franklin And Marshall College earn a median of $43,020 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,411. See the full physical sciences program report for Franklin And Marshall College

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University Of Maryland College Park landed the #13 spot for physical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of College Park. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 265 physical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Physical Sciences graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $42,862 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,810 to complete this degree. Read more about the physical sciences program at University Of Maryland College Park

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Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Haverford College came in at #14 for physical sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Haverford, Haverford College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 62 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Haverford College in the most recent data year. Read more about the physical sciences program at Haverford College

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Cornell University earned the #15 position for physical sciences this year. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 238 physical sciences degrees were awarded at Cornell University in the most recent year. Physical Sciences graduates of Cornell University earn a median of $37,618 early in their careers. Cornell University graduates carry a median of $15,465 in student loans. More information about a degree in physical sciences from Cornell University

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Columbia University In The City Of New York landed the #16 spot for physical sciences this year. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 280 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Physical Sciences graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $34,658 early in their careers. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $21,065 in student loans. See the full physical sciences program report for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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University Of Rochester placed #17 among the best physical sciences schools. University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rochester. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Rochester awarded about 226 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical sciences program make about $60,865 in their early career. University Of Rochester graduates carry a median of $19,590 in student loans. See the full physical sciences program report for University Of Rochester

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Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Hamilton College came in at #18 for physical sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Clinton, Hamilton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Hamilton College graduates 91% of students within six years. About 29 physical sciences degrees were awarded at Hamilton College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Hamilton College generally make around $48,806. Hamilton College graduates carry a median of $16,131 in student loans. Read more about the physical sciences program at Hamilton College

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The College Of New Jersey came in at #19 for physical sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Ewing, The College Of New Jersey is a large public university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 43 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at The College Of New Jersey in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical sciences program make about $56,617 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full physical sciences details for The College Of New Jersey

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best physical sciences schools. Towson University is a very large public school located in the city of Towson. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 58 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Towson University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical sciences degree from Towson University earn around $52,765 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,666 to complete this degree. See the full physical sciences program report for Towson University

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Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Skidmore College earned the #21 position for physical sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. Skidmore College awarded about 30 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical sciences degree from Skidmore College earn around $34,440 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,274. Read more about the physical sciences program at Skidmore College

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Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA

Muhlenberg College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best physical sciences schools. Muhlenberg College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Allentown. Muhlenberg College graduates 82% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Muhlenberg College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical sciences degree from Muhlenberg College earn around $35,641 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete this degree. Get the full physical sciences details for Muhlenberg College

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William Paterson University Of New Jersey earned the #23 position for physical sciences this year. William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public school located in the suburb of Wayne. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. William Paterson University Of New Jersey awarded about 19 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical sciences program make about $46,981 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,644. Read more about the physical sciences program at William Paterson University Of New Jersey

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Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY

Le Moyne College placed #24 among the best physical sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Syracuse, Le Moyne College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Le Moyne College graduates 73% of students within six years. About 15 physical sciences degrees were awarded at Le Moyne College in the most recent year. Students who receive their physical sciences degree from Le Moyne College earn around $57,229 in the first couple years of their career. Le Moyne College graduates carry a median of $25,739 in student loans. More information about a degree in physical sciences from Le Moyne College

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best physical sciences schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. Duquesne University awarded about 23 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical sciences degree from Duquesne University earn around $54,826 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,297 to complete this degree. Get the full physical sciences details for Duquesne University

Rest of the Top 50 Physical Sciences Schools

These schools also placed among the best for physical sciences this year:

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Union College New York
Schenectady, NY
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Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA
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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
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Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Villanova University
Villanova, PA
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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
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Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA
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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
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Howard University
Washington, DC
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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

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Notes and References

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 · 84 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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