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2026 Best Physical Science Schools in New Jersey

1 Colleges in the United States
169 Physical Science Degrees Awarded
$27,136 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physical Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best physical science schools.

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Best Schools for Physical Science in New Jersey

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall physical science education in New Jersey.

Top Schools in Physical Science

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No school ranked higher than Middlesex County College this year for physical science. This large public university is located in the suburb of Edison. There were roughly 169 physical science students who graduated with this degree at Middlesex County College in the most recent data year. Physical Science graduates of Middlesex County College earn a median of $27,136 early in their careers. Middlesex County College graduates carry a median of $7,250 in student loans. Get the full physical science details for Middlesex County College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

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