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2027 Best Physical Sciences Schools in New York

35 Colleges in the United States
3,007 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$43,513 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physical Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their physical sciences programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 35 schools to find the best for physical sciences students.

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Best Schools for Physical Sciences in New York

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall physical sciences education in New York.

Top Schools in Physical Sciences

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Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Our analysis ranked Colgate University the best school in the country for a degree in physical sciences. Located in the rural area of Hamilton, Colgate University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. Colgate University awarded about 38 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Physical Sciences graduates of Colgate University earn a median of $52,924 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,286. Get the full physical sciences details for Colgate University

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Fordham University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physical sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit university. 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. Graduates of the physical sciences program make about $59,403 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,643 to complete this degree. See the full physical sciences program report for Fordham University

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Cornell University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physical sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. 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. Typical student debt for the program is $15,465. Get the full physical sciences details for Cornell University

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Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best physical sciences schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. 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. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $34,658. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $21,065 in student loans. Read more about the physical sciences program at Columbia University In The City Of New York

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University Of Rochester came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best physical sciences schools. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 226 physical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Rochester in the most recent 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. Get the full physical sciences details for University Of Rochester

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Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Hamilton College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best physical sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Clinton, Hamilton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 29 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Hamilton College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Hamilton College generally make around $48,806. Typical student debt for the program is $16,131. See the full physical sciences program report for Hamilton College

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Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Skidmore College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best physical sciences schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs. Skidmore College graduates 83% of students within six years. About 30 physical sciences degrees were awarded at Skidmore College in the most recent year. Physical Sciences graduates of Skidmore College earn a median of $34,440 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,274 to complete this degree. See the full physical sciences program report for Skidmore College

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Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY

Le Moyne College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best physical sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Syracuse, Le Moyne College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. Le Moyne College awarded about 15 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical sciences program make about $57,229 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,739. See the full physical sciences program report for Le Moyne College

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Union College New York
Schenectady, NY

Union College New York earned the #9 position for physical sciences this year. Set in the city of Schenectady, Union College New York is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 28 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Union College New York in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical sciences degree from Union College New York earn around $52,020 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,869 to complete this degree. See the full physical sciences program report for Union College New York

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Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Vassar College placed #10 among the best physical sciences schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 24 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Vassar College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical sciences program make about $37,412 in their early career. Vassar College graduates carry a median of $16,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in physical sciences from Vassar College

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Cuny Graduate School And University Center ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best physical sciences schools. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a large public university. Cuny Graduate School And University Center awarded about 123 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Physical Sciences graduates of Cuny Graduate School And University Center earn a median of $72,222 early in their careers. Cuny Graduate School And University Center graduates carry a median of $17,921 in student loans. Get the full physical sciences details for Cuny Graduate School And University Center

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University placed #12 among the best physical sciences schools. Set in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Syracuse University graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 100 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical sciences program make about $54,785 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,459. More information about a degree in physical sciences from Syracuse University

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best physical sciences schools. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Troy. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 77 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical sciences degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn around $60,348 in the first couple years of their career. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates carry a median of $24,242 in student loans. See the full physical sciences program report for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University earned the #14 position for physical sciences this year. Stony Brook University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook. About 76% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 300 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Stony Brook University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical sciences degree from Stony Brook University earn around $37,781 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,313 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in physical sciences from Stony Brook University

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University At Buffalo placed #15 among the best physical sciences schools. University At Buffalo is a very large public school located in the suburb of Buffalo. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 154 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University At Buffalo in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical sciences program make about $54,757 in their early career. University At Buffalo graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Read more about the physical sciences program at University At Buffalo

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Suny At Binghamton earned the #16 position for physical sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. Suny At Binghamton awarded about 96 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Physical Sciences graduates of Suny At Binghamton earn a median of $35,115 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,680. Get the full physical sciences details for Suny At Binghamton

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State University Of New York At New Paltz placed #17 among the best physical sciences schools. Set in the town of New Paltz, State University Of New York At New Paltz is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 37 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at State University Of New York At New Paltz in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical sciences degree from State University Of New York At New Paltz earn around $40,524 in the first couple years of their career. State University Of New York At New Paltz graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. See the full physical sciences program report for State University Of New York At New Paltz

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Cuny College Of Staten Island earned the #18 position for physical sciences this year. Located in the city of Staten Island, Cuny College Of Staten Island is a large public university. About 46% of students finish within six years. 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. Typical student debt for the program is $14,688. Get the full physical sciences details for Cuny College Of Staten Island

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Cuny Medgar Evers College landed the #19 spot for physical sciences this year. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny Medgar Evers College is a mid-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. There were roughly 88 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Medgar Evers College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical sciences degree from Cuny Medgar Evers College earn around $27,203 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,875. More information about a degree in physical sciences from Cuny Medgar Evers College

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University placed #20 among the best physical sciences schools. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 269 physical sciences degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Physical Sciences graduates of New York University earn a median of $35,947 early in their careers. New York University graduates carry a median of $23,045 in student loans. See the full physical sciences program report for New York University

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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY

Suny At Albany earned the #21 position for physical sciences this year. Set in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 88 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Albany in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical sciences program make about $48,276 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,252 to complete this degree. Get the full physical sciences details for Suny At Albany

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Cuny Brooklyn College earned the #22 position for physical sciences this year. Cuny Brooklyn College is a large public school located in the city of Brooklyn. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Cuny Brooklyn College awarded about 50 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical sciences degree from Cuny Brooklyn College earn around $34,239 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,303 to complete this degree. Get the full physical sciences details for Cuny Brooklyn College

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Rochester Institute Of Technology ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best physical sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit university. Rochester Institute Of Technology graduates 72% of students within six years. About 130 physical sciences degrees were awarded at Rochester Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Students who receive their physical sciences degree from Rochester Institute Of Technology earn around $48,374 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,629. More information about a degree in physical sciences from Rochester Institute Of Technology

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Suny Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Suny Empire State College came in at #24 for physical sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Suny Empire State College is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 36%. Suny Empire State College awarded about 155 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical sciences degree from Suny Empire State College earn around $59,562 in the first couple years of their career. Suny Empire State College graduates carry a median of $20,738 in student loans. See the full physical sciences program report for Suny Empire State College

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

Cuny Hunter College came in at #25 for physical sciences this year. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public institution. Cuny Hunter College graduates 57% of students within six years. There were roughly 90 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Hunter College in the most recent data year. Physical Sciences graduates of Cuny Hunter College earn a median of $29,340 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,000 to complete this degree. Get the full physical sciences details for Cuny Hunter College

Rest of the Top 35 Physical Sciences Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s physical sciences ranking:

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Cuny Laguardia Community College
Long Island City, NY
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Iona College
New Rochelle, NY
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Suny At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 35 schools evaluated.

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