by our College Data Analytics Team
[Physical Science Technicians](/majors/science-technologies-technicians/physical-science-technicians/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their physical science technicians graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 15 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying physical science technicians schools.
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Below are the schools whose physical science technicians graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in physical science technicians, no school beat Brazosport College this year. Brazosport College is a public school located in the suburb of Lake Jackson. Early-career physical science technicians graduates from Brazosport College make a median of around $148,522 per year.
Lee College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying physical science technicians schools. Set in the city of Baytown, Lee College is a public institution. After graduating, physical science technicians degree recipients from Lee College typically earn about $122,708 annually.
College Of The Mainland produces some of the highest-paid graduates in physical science technicians, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Texas City, College Of The Mainland is a public institution. Physical Science Technicians graduates of College Of The Mainland earn a median of about $133,394 a year early in their careers.
San Jacinto Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in physical science technicians, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a public institution. Early-career physical science technicians graduates from San Jacinto Community College make a median of around $83,300 per year.
A rank of #5 makes Del Mar College one of the highest-paying schools for physical science technicians. Located in the city of Corpus Christi, Del Mar College is a public institution. After graduating, physical science technicians degree recipients from Del Mar College typically earn about $110,976 annually.
Wharton County Junior College placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for physical science technicians. Set in the town of Wharton, Wharton County Junior College is a public institution. Physical Science Technicians graduates of Wharton County Junior College earn a median of about $122,746 a year early in their careers.
Lamar State College Orange landed the #7 spot for physical science technicians salaries this year. Lamar State College Orange is a public school located in the town of Orange. Students who complete the physical science technicians program here go on to a median salary of roughly $103,271.
Alvin Community College came in at #8 for physical science technicians graduate earnings this year. Alvin Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Alvin. Early-career physical science technicians graduates from Alvin Community College make a median of around $119,471 per year.
Lamar Institute Of Technology placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for physical science technicians. Set in the city of Beaumont, Lamar Institute Of Technology is a public institution. After graduating, physical science technicians degree recipients from Lamar Institute Of Technology typically earn about $110,839 annually.
Kilgore College placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for physical science technicians. Kilgore College is a public school located in the town of Kilgore. Early-career physical science technicians graduates from Kilgore College make a median of around $59,154 per year.
Victoria College earned the #11 position for physical science technicians graduate earnings this year. Victoria College is a public school located in the city of Victoria. Physical Science Technicians graduates of Victoria College earn a median of about $62,071 a year early in their careers.
Houston Community College came in at #12 for physical science technicians graduate earnings this year. Houston Community College is a public school located in the city of Houston. Early-career physical science technicians graduates from Houston Community College make a median of around $63,218 per year.
Lone Star College System landed the #13 spot for physical science technicians salaries this year. Lone Star College System is a public school located in the city of The Woodlands. Early-career physical science technicians graduates from Lone Star College System make a median of around $53,976 per year.
Lamar State College Port Arthur came in at #14 for physical science technicians graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Port Arthur, Lamar State College Port Arthur is a public institution. Early-career physical science technicians graduates from Lamar State College Port Arthur make a median of around $52,336 per year.
Texas State Technical College earned the #15 position for physical science technicians graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Waco, Texas State Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the physical science technicians program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,769.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries physical science technicians graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 15 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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