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