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2027 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Nebraska

6 Colleges in the United States
188 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$50,265 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.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools to find the best for physical sciences students.

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Best Schools for Physical Sciences in Nebraska

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 Nebraska At Omaha is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in physical sciences. This large public university is located in the city of Omaha. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. University Of Nebraska At Omaha awarded about 24 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Omaha generally make around $48,906. Typical student debt for the program is $21,783. Get the full physical sciences details for University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Nebraska At Kearney one of the top schools for physical sciences. University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kearney. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. University Of Nebraska At Kearney awarded about 16 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Kearney generally make around $46,744. Students borrow a median of $22,173 to complete this degree. Read more about the physical sciences program at University Of Nebraska At Kearney

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A rank of #3 makes Wayne State College one of the top schools for physical sciences. Set in the town of Wayne, Wayne State College is a moderately-sized public institution. Wayne State College graduates 52% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Wayne State College generally make around $46,646. Typical student debt for the program is $22,974. Read more about the physical sciences program at Wayne State College

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Students looking for a strong physical sciences program will find one at Chadron State College, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Chadron, Chadron State College is a mid-sized public institution. Chadron State College graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Chadron State College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Chadron State College generally make around $47,254. Students borrow a median of $22,912 to complete this degree. See the full physical sciences program report for Chadron State College

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best physical sciences schools. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Nebraska Lincoln awarded about 93 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical sciences program make about $47,670 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,209. Get the full physical sciences details for University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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Creighton University landed the #6 spot for physical sciences this year. Located in the city of Omaha, Creighton University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 83% of students finish within six years. Creighton University awarded about 20 physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Physical Sciences graduates of Creighton University earn a median of $64,369 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,733 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in physical sciences from Creighton University

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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 · 6 schools evaluated.

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