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2024 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

10 Colleges in Pennsylvania
2,617 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$41,870 Avg Early-Career Salary
Physical Sciences is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #19 out of the 38 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,617 degrees in physical sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Physical Sciences School

Best Physical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania Your choice of physical sciences school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Physical Sciences School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Physical Sciences Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Physical Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Physical Sciences
Master's Degrees in Physical Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Physical Sciences

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Physical Sciences in Pennsylvania

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the physical sciences degree levels they offer.

10 Top Pennsylvania Schools in Physical Sciences

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
222 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$41,674 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in physical sciences. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #79 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.

There were approximately 222 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent data year. After graduation, physical sciences degree recipients typically make around $41,674 at the beginning of their careers.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
70 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
14.3% Growth in Graduates

Drexel University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in physical sciences. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #125 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Drexel is a great university overall.

There were roughly 70 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the physical sciences major at Drexel University earn $2,794 above the average graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
93 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$44,868 Median Starting Salary

Temple University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physical sciences. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #147 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Temple is a great university overall.

There were about 93 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available. Physical Sciences degree recipients from Temple University receive an earnings boost of approximately $2,998 over the average earnings of physical sciences majors.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
74 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
10.8% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in physical sciences needs to look into Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Bloomsburg is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Bloomsburg.

There were roughly 74 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Bloomsburg in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the physical sciences program make around $40,118 in the first couple years of working.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
50 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$43,013 Median Starting Salary

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in physical sciences. Located in the large suburb of Millersville, Millersville is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #908 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Millersville is a great university overall.

There were roughly 50 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Millersville in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the physical sciences program state that they receive average early career earnings of $43,013.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$48,937 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of East Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 66th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 19 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at East Stroudsburg University in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the physical sciences major at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn $7,067 above the average graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$40,286 Median Starting Salary

YCP is a small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized suburb of York. This college ranks 51st out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 7 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at YCP in the most recent data year. After graduation, physical sciences degree recipients generally make about $40,286 in the first five years of their career.

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La Roche University
Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$35,859 Median Starting Salary

La Roche is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Pittsburgh. This university ranks 75th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 5 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at La Roche in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, physical sciences degree recipients typically earn an average of $35,859 in the first five years of their career.

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Clarion University is a small public university located in the remote town of Clarion.

There were about 24 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Clarion University in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, physical sciences degree recipients usually make an average of $41,467 in the first five years of their career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$36,230 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

SRU is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Slippery Rock. A Best Colleges rank of #546 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SRU is a great university overall.

There were about 29 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at SRU in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the physical sciences program make about $36,230 for their early career.

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Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 38 1,087
New York 38 4,474
Maryland 37 930
Delaware 33 155
District of Columbia 33 190

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Physical Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 988
Physics 638
Geological & Earth Sciences 530
Materials Sciences 182
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 113
Astronomy & Astrophysics 102
General Physical Sciences 63
Other Physical Science 1

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