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2027 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Mississippi

5 Colleges in the United States
353 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$44,479 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physical Sciences is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for physical sciences students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Physical Sciences in Mississippi

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

Top Schools in Physical Sciences

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Mississippi College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in physical sciences. Mississippi College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton. Mississippi College graduates 59% of students within six years. About 16 physical sciences degrees were awarded at Mississippi College in the most recent year. Graduates of the physical sciences program make about $47,611 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,510 to complete this degree. Read more about the physical sciences program at Mississippi College

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Southern Mississippi one of the top schools for physical sciences. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 48 physical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Southern Mississippi in the most recent year. Graduates of the physical sciences program make about $52,338 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,415. Get the full physical sciences details for University Of Southern Mississippi

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in physical sciences, ranking #3. Set in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. Mississippi State University awarded about 205 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Physical Sciences graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $53,101 early in their careers. Mississippi State University graduates carry a median of $26,286 in student loans. Get the full physical sciences details for Mississippi State University

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Mississippi Main Campus one of the top schools for physical sciences. This very large public university is located in the town of University. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 58 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mississippi Main Campus in the most recent data year. Physical Sciences graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of $35,132 early in their careers. University Of Mississippi Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,219 in student loans. Read more about the physical sciences program at University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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Students looking for a strong physical sciences program will find one at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, which ranked #5. Set in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public institution. About 26 physical sciences degrees were awarded at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College generally make around $34,214. Students borrow a median of $11,653 to complete this degree. Get the full physical sciences details for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

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