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2026 Best Physical Science Schools in Georgia

2 Colleges in the United States
10 Physical Science Degrees Awarded
$67,840 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physical Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best physical science schools.

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Best Schools for Physical Science in Georgia

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 degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Physical Science

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory University tops our 2026 ranking of the best physical science schools. Set in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 10 physical science degrees were awarded at Emory University in the most recent year. Graduates of the physical science program make about $67,840 in their early career. Emory University graduates carry a median of $19,431 in student loans. Read more about the physical science program at Emory University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

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