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2026 Best General Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

3 Colleges in the United States
188 General Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$42,361 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Physical Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general physical sciences programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 23 schools to find the best for general physical sciences students.

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Best Schools for General Physical Sciences in the Southeast Region

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 general physical sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Physical Sciences

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Our analysis ranked Emory University the best school in the country for a degree in general physical sciences. Set in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Emory University graduates 91% of students within six years. About 10 general physical sciences degrees were awarded at Emory University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general physical sciences degree from Emory University earn around $67,840 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,431. More information about a degree in general physical sciences from Emory University

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Arkansas At Little Rock one of the top schools for general physical sciences. This large public university is located in the city of Little Rock. University Of Arkansas At Little Rock graduates 37% of students within six years. University Of Arkansas At Little Rock awarded about 13 general physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general physical sciences degree recipients from University Of Arkansas At Little Rock generally make around $47,170. Students borrow a median of $27,093 to complete this degree. Get the full general physical sciences details for University Of Arkansas At Little Rock

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Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general physical sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the rural area of South Prince George, Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 151 general physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general physical sciences degree recipients from Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary generally make around $20,219. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. Get the full general physical sciences details for Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best general physical sciences schools. This large public university is located in the rural area of Perkinston. About 14 general physical sciences degrees were awarded at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in the most recent year. General Physical Sciences graduates of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earn a median of $34,214 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,653. Get the full general physical sciences details for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community 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 · 23 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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