by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Physical Sciences](/majors/physical-sciences/general-physical-sciences/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 24 schools on the early-career earnings of their general physical sciences graduates.
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The right general physical sciences school can pay off in your paycheck for years to come. To help, we created our Highest Paid General Physical Sciences Graduates ranking. It looks at the median early-career salaries graduates earn, so you can find the schools whose general physical sciences degrees pay off the most.
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Below are the schools whose general physical sciences graduates go on to earn the most.
Clark College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general physical sciences schools in the United States. Clark College is a public school located in the city of Vancouver. General Physical Sciences graduates of Clark College earn a median of about $84,491 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general physical sciences will find them at American River College, which ranked #2. American River College is a public school located in the suburb of Sacramento. After graduating, general physical sciences degree recipients from American River College typically earn about $68,572 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Tacoma Community College one of the highest-paying schools for general physical sciences. Tacoma Community College is a public school located in the city of Tacoma. Early-career general physical sciences graduates from Tacoma Community College make a median of around $64,564 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Estrella Mountain Community College earned it the #4 place for general physical sciences. Located in the suburb of Avondale, Estrella Mountain Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the general physical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,897.
A rank of #5 makes Community College Of Philadelphia one of the highest-paying schools for general physical sciences. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Community College Of Philadelphia is a public institution. General Physical Sciences graduates of Community College Of Philadelphia earn a median of about $58,668 a year early in their careers.
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Cuny New York City College Of Technology came in at #6 for general physical sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a public institution. Students who complete the general physical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,380.
Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general physical sciences schools. Located in the city of Lakewood, Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom is a public institution. Early-career general physical sciences graduates from Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom make a median of around $57,260 per year.
Glendale Community College Glendale Az landed the #8 spot for general physical sciences salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a public institution. After graduating, general physical sciences degree recipients from Glendale Community College Glendale Az typically earn about $48,165 annually.
Chandler Gilbert Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general physical sciences schools. Located in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a public institution. Early-career general physical sciences graduates from Chandler Gilbert Community College make a median of around $47,633 per year.
Tulsa Community College placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for general physical sciences. Tulsa Community College is a public school located in the city of Tulsa. Students who complete the general physical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,049.
Cuny Bronx Community College placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for general physical sciences. Located in the city of Bronx, Cuny Bronx Community College is a public institution. Early-career general physical sciences graduates from Cuny Bronx Community College make a median of around $41,084 per year.
Mesa Community College placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for general physical sciences. Located in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general physical sciences degree recipients from Mesa Community College typically earn about $40,579 annually.
University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus landed the #13 spot for general physical sciences salaries this year. Located in the town of Gallup, University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus is a public institution. After graduating, general physical sciences degree recipients from University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus typically earn about $40,073 annually.
University Of New Mexico Los Alamos Campus placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for general physical sciences. Located in the town of Los Alamos, University Of New Mexico Los Alamos Campus is a public institution. After graduating, general physical sciences degree recipients from University Of New Mexico Los Alamos Campus typically earn about $40,073 annually.
University Of New Mexico Taos Campus came in at #15 for general physical sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Ranchos de Taos, University Of New Mexico Taos Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the general physical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,073.
University Of New Mexico Valencia County Campus placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for general physical sciences. Located in the rural area of Los Lunas, University Of New Mexico Valencia County Campus is a public institution. General Physical Sciences graduates of University Of New Mexico Valencia County Campus earn a median of about $40,073 a year early in their careers.
Middlesex County College came in at #17 for general physical sciences graduate earnings this year. Middlesex County College is a public school located in the suburb of Edison. After graduating, general physical sciences degree recipients from Middlesex County College typically earn about $59,252 annually.
North Central Michigan College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general physical sciences schools. North Central Michigan College is a public school located in the town of Petoskey. Students who complete the general physical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $38,816.
Cuny Medgar Evers College came in at #19 for general physical sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny Medgar Evers College is a public institution. Students who complete the general physical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,160.
Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general physical sciences schools. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a public school located in the city of New York. Students who complete the general physical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,593.
Western Nevada College earned the #21 position for general physical sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Carson City, Western Nevada College is a public institution. General Physical Sciences graduates of Western Nevada College earn a median of about $38,449 a year early in their careers.
Cuny Laguardia Community College landed the #22 spot for general physical sciences salaries this year. Set in the city of Long Island City, Cuny Laguardia Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general physical sciences degree recipients from Cuny Laguardia Community College typically earn about $47,678 annually.
Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary landed the #23 spot for general physical sciences salaries this year. Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary is a public school located in the rural area of South Prince George. After graduating, general physical sciences degree recipients from Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary typically earn about $43,360 annually.
Cuny Queensborough Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general physical sciences schools. Located in the city of Bayside, Cuny Queensborough Community College is a public institution. Early-career general physical sciences graduates from Cuny Queensborough Community College make a median of around $36,363 per year.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their general physical sciences graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 24 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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