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2026 Best Other Physical Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools

4 Colleges in the United States
170 Other Physical Science Degrees Awarded
$55,746 Avg Early-Career Salary

Other Physical Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their other physical science programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 49 schools to find the best for other physical science students.

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Best Schools for Other Physical Science in the United States

These are the top schools for a bachelor’s degree in other physical science, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Other Physical Science

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Our analysis ranked University Of California San Diego the best school in the country for a degree in other physical science. Located in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. University Of California San Diego awarded about 11 other physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other physical science program make about $60,797 in their early career. University Of California San Diego graduates carry a median of $17,101 in student loans. More information about a degree in other physical science from University Of California San Diego

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University Of Alabama At Huntsville came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best other physical science schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Huntsville. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 other physical science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Alabama At Huntsville in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other physical science program make about $62,903 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,000. Read more about the other physical science program at University Of Alabama At Huntsville

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other physical science, landing the #3 spot this year. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates 86% of students within six years. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 12 other physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Other Physical Science graduates of Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earn a median of $60,004 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,393 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in other physical science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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Suny Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Students looking for a strong other physical science program will find one at Suny Empire State College, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Suny Empire State College is a large public institution. About 36% of students finish within six years. About 109 other physical science degrees were awarded at Suny Empire State College in the most recent year. Graduates of the other physical science program make about $59,562 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,976. See the full other physical science program report for Suny Empire State College

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University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

University Of Mary Washington came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best other physical science schools. Set in the suburb of Fredericksburg, University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public institution. University Of Mary Washington graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 other physical science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mary Washington in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other physical science degree from University Of Mary Washington earn around $35,464 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Mary Washington graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. Get the full other physical science details for University Of Mary Washington

Other Other Physical Science Degree Levels

Explore the best other physical science schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Other Physical Science
Associate's Degrees in Other Physical Science
Master's Degrees in Other Physical Science
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 49 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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