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2026 Best General Physical Sciences Schools in Michigan

1 Colleges in the United States
55 General Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$42,137 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Physical Sciences 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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools to find the best for general physical sciences students.

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Best Schools for General Physical Sciences in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general physical sciences education in Michigan.

Top Schools in General Physical Sciences

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No school ranked higher than Jackson Community College this year for general physical sciences. Set in the rural area of Jackson, Jackson Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 33% of students finish within six years. About 35 general physical sciences degrees were awarded at Jackson Community College in the most recent year. General Physical Sciences graduates of Jackson Community College earn a median of $41,322 early in their careers. Jackson Community College graduates carry a median of $16,960 in student loans. See the full general physical sciences program report for Jackson Community College

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North Central Michigan College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general physical sciences, ranking #2. North Central Michigan College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Petoskey. There were roughly 20 general physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at North Central Michigan College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general physical sciences degree from North Central Michigan College earn around $42,952 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,398. More information about a degree in general physical sciences from North Central Michigan College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.

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