Best Schools for Physical Sciences, Other

Physical Sciences, Other graduates earn a median of $69,827 within four years of graduating, ranking #235 out of 283 tracked majors — 12% above the median across all fields. There are 4 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 24 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: University of North Alabama graduates earn $78,082 while University of Mary Washington graduates earn $59,594 — a $18,488 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

4
Schools
$69,827
Avg. 2yr Earnings
#235
of 283 Majors
24
Graduates

Physical Sciences, Other by State

Also by state: New York

Top Physical Sciences, Other Schools by Graduate Earnings

#1
University of North Alabama logo

University of North Alabama

Florence, AL · Public

$78,082
4yr Earnings
19 grads · small sample
Acceptance: 96.5%
#2
University of Mary Washington logo

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA · Public

$59,594
4yr Earnings
24 grads · small sample
2yr: $19,227 (36)
1yr: $25,166 (24)
Acceptance: 86.3%
#3
Union College logo

Union College

Schenectady, NY · Private

$39,909
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 43.8%
#4
Northern Arizona University logo

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ · Public

$28,212
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 91.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Physical Sciences, Other?
University of North Alabama ranks #1 for Physical Sciences, Other with median graduate earnings of $78,082 within four years of graduating. There are 4 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.
How much do Physical Sciences, Other graduates earn?
Physical Sciences, Other graduates earn an average of $69,827 within four years of graduating. This is 12% above the median across all majors. Earnings range from $59,594 to $78,082 depending on the school.
How hard is it to get into a top Physical Sciences, Other program?
The average acceptance rate across Physical Sciences, Other programs is 79.4%. The most selective program is at Union College with a 43.8% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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