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Best Schools for Physical Science in the United States
These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in physical science, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Top Schools in Physical Science
Middlesex County College tops our 2026 ranking of the best physical science schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Edison. About 169 physical science degrees were awarded at Middlesex County College in the most recent year. Physical Science graduates of Middlesex County College earn a median of $27,136 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,250.
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Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physical science, landing the #2 spot this year. Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom is a large public school located in the city of Lakewood. About 41 physical science degrees were awarded at Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom in the most recent year. Graduates of the physical science program make about $39,975 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,154.
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A rank of #3 makes Clark College one of the top schools for physical science. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Vancouver. There were roughly 32 physical science students who graduated with this degree at Clark College in the most recent data year. Physical Science graduates of Clark College earn a median of $43,768 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,432 to complete this degree.
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Cuny Medgar Evers College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physical science, landing the #4 spot this year. Cuny Medgar Evers College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Brooklyn. Cuny Medgar Evers College graduates 20% of students within six years. Cuny Medgar Evers College awarded about 111 physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical science program make about $27,203 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,875.
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Seattle Community College North Campus came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best physical science schools. Seattle Community College North Campus is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Seattle. Seattle Community College North Campus awarded about 23 physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical science degree from Seattle Community College North Campus earn around $48,739 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,643.
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Utah Valley University came in at #6 for physical science this year. Set in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public institution. Utah Valley University graduates 40% of students within six years. About 30 physical science degrees were awarded at Utah Valley University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, physical science degree recipients from Utah Valley University generally make around $51,242. Typical student debt for the program is $16,478.
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Bellevue College earned the #7 position for physical science this year. Bellevue College is a large public school located in the city of Bellevue. Bellevue College awarded about 22 physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical science degree recipients from Bellevue College generally make around $67,771. Students borrow a median of $18,839 to complete this degree.
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Shoreline Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best physical science schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Shoreline. About 22 physical science degrees were awarded at Shoreline Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the physical science program make about $62,009 in their early career. Shoreline Community College graduates carry a median of $16,700 in student loans.
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Chandler Gilbert Community College came in at #9 for physical science this year. Located in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a large public university. Chandler Gilbert Community College awarded about 37 physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical science degree from Chandler Gilbert Community College earn around $46,943 in the first couple years of their career. Chandler Gilbert Community College graduates carry a median of $10,447 in student loans.
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Green River Community College earned the #10 position for physical science this year. Located in the city of Auburn, Green River Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 44 physical science students who graduated with this degree at Green River Community College in the most recent data year.
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Cuny Laguardia Community College placed #11 among the best physical science schools. Located in the city of Long Island City, Cuny Laguardia Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 54 physical science students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Laguardia Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical science program make about $19,815 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $7,500 to complete this degree.
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Highline Community College landed the #12 spot for physical science this year. Set in the suburb of Des Moines, Highline Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Highline Community College awarded about 33 physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical science degree from Highline Community College earn around $55,459 in the first couple years of their career. Highline Community College graduates carry a median of $8,958 in student loans.
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Columbia Basin College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best physical science schools. Set in the suburb of Pasco, Columbia Basin College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 11 physical science students who graduated with this degree at Columbia Basin College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical science degree recipients from Columbia Basin College generally make around $63,976. Columbia Basin College graduates carry a median of $17,170 in student loans.
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Cascadia Community College landed the #14 spot for physical science this year. Located in the suburb of Bothell, Cascadia Community College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 23 physical science students who graduated with this degree at Cascadia Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical science program make about $27,352 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $7,000 to complete this degree.
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American River College landed the #15 spot for physical science this year. American River College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Sacramento. About 116 physical science degrees were awarded at American River College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, physical science degree recipients from American River College generally make around $76,077. American River College graduates carry a median of $14,105 in student loans.
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Glendale Community College Glendale Az earned the #16 position for physical science this year. Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glendale. About 38 physical science degrees were awarded at Glendale Community College Glendale Az in the most recent year. Graduates of the physical science program make about $51,483 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,996 to complete this degree.
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Seattle Community College Central Campus landed the #17 spot for physical science this year. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle Community College Central Campus is a moderately-sized public institution. About 76 physical science degrees were awarded at Seattle Community College Central Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the physical science program make about $53,048 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,699 to complete this degree.
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Cuny College Of Staten Island ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best physical science schools. Cuny College Of Staten Island is a large public school located in the city of Staten Island. Cuny College Of Staten Island graduates 46% of students within six years. Cuny College Of Staten Island awarded about 77 physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Physical Science graduates of Cuny College Of Staten Island earn a median of $51,911 early in their careers. Cuny College Of Staten Island graduates carry a median of $14,688 in student loans.
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El Camino Community College District earned the #19 position for physical science this year. Set in the suburb of Torrance, El Camino Community College District is a very large public institution. About 86 physical science degrees were awarded at El Camino Community College District in the most recent year.
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Seattle Community College South Campus earned the #20 position for physical science this year. Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle Community College South Campus is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 16 physical science students who graduated with this degree at Seattle Community College South Campus in the most recent data year.
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Phoenix College landed the #21 spot for physical science this year. This large public university is located in the city of Phoenix. About 12 physical science degrees were awarded at Phoenix College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, physical science degree recipients from Phoenix College generally make around $51,053. Typical student debt for the program is $15,204.
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Cuny New York City College Of Technology earned the #22 position for physical science this year. Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a large public school located in the city of Brooklyn. Cuny New York City College Of Technology graduates 21% of students within six years. There were roughly 21 physical science students who graduated with this degree at Cuny New York City College Of Technology in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical science degree recipients from Cuny New York City College Of Technology generally make around $44,323. Students borrow a median of $8,750 to complete this degree.
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Paradise Valley Community College earned the #23 position for physical science this year. Located in the city of Phoenix, Paradise Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Paradise Valley Community College awarded about 20 physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical science degree from Paradise Valley Community College earn around $71,136 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,204 to complete this degree.
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Scottsdale Community College landed the #24 spot for physical science this year. This large public university is located in the rural area of Scottsdale. There were roughly 12 physical science students who graduated with this degree at Scottsdale Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical science program make about $48,039 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,084 to complete this degree.
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Long Beach City College landed the #25 spot for physical science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Long Beach. About 46 physical science degrees were awarded at Long Beach City College in the most recent year. Typical student debt for the program is $6,000.
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Rest of the Top 48 Physical Science Schools
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Other Physical Science Degree Levels
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