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2027 Best Physical Science Technicians Schools

34 Colleges in the United States
2,787 Physical Science Technicians Degrees Awarded
$51,244 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physical Science Technicians degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their physical science technicians programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 34 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for physical science technicians students pursuing a degree.

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Choosing a Great Physical Science Technicians School

Best Physical Science Technicians Schools

The school you choose for physical science technicians can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Physical Science Technicians Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Physical Science Technicians School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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Associate's Degrees in Physical Science Technicians

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Physical Science Technicians Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Physical Science Technicians in the United States

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 science technicians degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Physical Science Technicians

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No school ranked higher than University Of Washington Seattle Campus this year for physical science technicians. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 27 physical science technicians degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, physical science technicians degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $65,681. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete this degree. Get the full physical science technicians details for University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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A rank of #2 makes San Jacinto Community College one of the top schools for physical science technicians. San Jacinto Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. There were roughly 316 physical science technicians students who graduated with this degree at San Jacinto Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical science technicians degree from San Jacinto Community College earn around $59,496 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,000. More information about a degree in physical science technicians from San Jacinto Community College

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Brazosport College
Lake Jackson, TX

Brazosport College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best physical science technicians schools. Located in the suburb of Lake Jackson, Brazosport College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 188 physical science technicians students who graduated with this degree at Brazosport College in the most recent data year. Physical Science Technicians graduates of Brazosport College earn a median of $32,746 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $6,625. See the full physical science technicians program report for Brazosport College

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Alvin Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physical science technicians, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Alvin, Alvin Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 95 physical science technicians students who graduated with this degree at Alvin Community College in the most recent data year. Physical Science Technicians graduates of Alvin Community College earn a median of $53,440 early in their careers. Alvin Community College graduates carry a median of $7,801 in student loans. Read more about the physical science technicians program at Alvin Community College

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Lee College
Baytown, TX

A rank of #5 makes Lee College one of the top schools for physical science technicians. This large public university is located in the city of Baytown. About 170 physical science technicians degrees were awarded at Lee College in the most recent year. Physical Science Technicians graduates of Lee College earn a median of $94,986 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,598. See the full physical science technicians program report for Lee College

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University Of South Alabama landed the #6 spot for physical science technicians this year. Set in the city of Mobile, University Of South Alabama is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. About 10 physical science technicians degrees were awarded at University Of South Alabama in the most recent year. Graduates of the physical science technicians program make about $51,592 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,513. More information about a degree in physical science technicians from University Of South Alabama

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College Of The Mainland
Texas City, TX

College Of The Mainland landed the #7 spot for physical science technicians this year. Located in the city of Texas City, College Of The Mainland is a moderately-sized public university. About 63 physical science technicians degrees were awarded at College Of The Mainland in the most recent year. Students who receive their physical science technicians degree from College Of The Mainland earn around $49,694 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in physical science technicians from College Of The Mainland

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Edison State College
Fort Myers, FL

Edison State College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best physical science technicians schools. Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, Edison State College is a large public university. Edison State College awarded about 357 physical science technicians degrees in the most recent data year. Physical Science Technicians graduates of Edison State College earn a median of $52,597 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,356 to complete this degree. Get the full physical science technicians details for Edison State College

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Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX

Del Mar College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best physical science technicians schools. Set in the city of Corpus Christi, Del Mar College is a large public institution. Del Mar College awarded about 176 physical science technicians degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical science technicians program make about $56,948 in their early career. Del Mar College graduates carry a median of $7,000 in student loans. See the full physical science technicians program report for Del Mar College

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Lamar Institute Of Technology placed #10 among the best physical science technicians schools. Lamar Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Beaumont. Lamar Institute Of Technology awarded about 154 physical science technicians degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical science technicians degree recipients from Lamar Institute Of Technology generally make around $42,539. Students borrow a median of $15,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the physical science technicians program at Lamar Institute Of Technology

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University landed the #11 spot for physical science technicians this year. Set in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a large public institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 49 physical science technicians students who graduated with this degree at Arkansas Tech University in the most recent data year. Physical Science Technicians graduates of Arkansas Tech University earn a median of $45,115 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,257 to complete this degree. Read more about the physical science technicians program at Arkansas Tech University

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL

Valencia College landed the #12 spot for physical science technicians this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Orlando. Valencia College awarded about 39 physical science technicians degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical science technicians program make about $42,786 in their early career. Valencia College graduates carry a median of $14,413 in student loans. See the full physical science technicians program report for Valencia College

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Weber State University earned the #13 position for physical science technicians this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Ogden. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. About 63 physical science technicians degrees were awarded at Weber State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their physical science technicians degree from Weber State University earn around $51,384 in the first couple years of their career. Weber State University graduates carry a median of $22,442 in student loans. More information about a degree in physical science technicians from Weber State University

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Florida State College At Jacksonville placed #14 among the best physical science technicians schools. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public institution. There were roughly 76 physical science technicians students who graduated with this degree at Florida State College At Jacksonville in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical science technicians program make about $47,820 in their early career. Florida State College At Jacksonville graduates carry a median of $15,750 in student loans. See the full physical science technicians program report for Florida State College At Jacksonville

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System landed the #15 spot for physical science technicians this year. Set in the city of The Woodlands, Lone Star College System is a very large public institution. Lone Star College System awarded about 67 physical science technicians degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical science technicians program make about $53,976 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,425 to complete this degree. See the full physical science technicians program report for Lone Star College System

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Bellingham Technical College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best physical science technicians schools. Bellingham Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Bellingham. About 27 physical science technicians degrees were awarded at Bellingham Technical College in the most recent year. See the full physical science technicians program report for Bellingham Technical College

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Texas State Technical College came in at #17 for physical science technicians this year. Located in the city of Waco, Texas State Technical College is a large public university. About 28 physical science technicians degrees were awarded at Texas State Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, physical science technicians degree recipients from Texas State Technical College generally make around $42,769. Typical student debt for the program is $11,959. See the full physical science technicians program report for Texas State Technical College

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Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA

Sacramento City College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best physical science technicians schools. Sacramento City College is a very large public school located in the city of Sacramento. There were roughly 37 physical science technicians students who graduated with this degree at Sacramento City College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical science technicians program make about $46,522 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,180 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in physical science technicians from Sacramento City College

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Seminole State College Of Florida ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best physical science technicians schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Sanford. About 20 physical science technicians degrees were awarded at Seminole State College Of Florida in the most recent year. Graduates of the physical science technicians program make about $48,049 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,875 to complete this degree. Read more about the physical science technicians program at Seminole State College Of Florida

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Fresno City College placed #20 among the best physical science technicians schools. Set in the city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a very large public institution. About 11 physical science technicians degrees were awarded at Fresno City College in the most recent year. Students who receive their physical science technicians degree from Fresno City College earn around $37,470 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,234. Read more about the physical science technicians program at Fresno City College

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Sowela Technical Community College came in at #21 for physical science technicians this year. Located in the city of Lake Charles, Sowela Technical Community College is a mid-sized public university. Sowela Technical Community College awarded about 33 physical science technicians degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical science technicians degree from Sowela Technical Community College earn around $45,827 in the first couple years of their career. Sowela Technical Community College graduates carry a median of $7,391 in student loans. Get the full physical science technicians details for Sowela Technical Community College

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Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX

Kilgore College came in at #22 for physical science technicians this year. Located in the town of Kilgore, Kilgore College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 27 physical science technicians students who graduated with this degree at Kilgore College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical science technicians program make about $68,335 in their early career. Kilgore College graduates carry a median of $17,208 in student loans. See the full physical science technicians program report for Kilgore College

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Ashland Community And Technical College landed the #23 spot for physical science technicians this year. Set in the city of Ashland, Ashland Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Ashland Community And Technical College awarded about 38 physical science technicians degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical science technicians program make about $61,539 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,867 to complete this degree. See the full physical science technicians program report for Ashland Community And Technical College

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Lehigh Carbon Community College earned the #24 position for physical science technicians this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Schnecksville. There were roughly 11 physical science technicians students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh Carbon Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical science technicians program make about $39,957 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,450. Get the full physical science technicians details for Lehigh Carbon Community College

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College Of Central Florida ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best physical science technicians schools. College Of Central Florida is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Ocala. There were roughly 29 physical science technicians students who graduated with this degree at College Of Central Florida in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical science technicians degree recipients from College Of Central Florida generally make around $48,055. Students borrow a median of $18,934 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in physical science technicians from College Of Central Florida

Rest of the Top 34 Physical Science Technicians Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong physical science technicians education:

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Victoria College
Victoria, TX
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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 · 34 schools evaluated.

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