2026 Physical Sciences Rankings - Page 2

Best Colleges for Physical Sciences

Rankings 51-100 of 927 colleges for Physical Sciences

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#51

Nashville, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.2 / 100
86.2
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
79%
Program Depth
5 programs
77%
Retention
96%
94%

Vanderbilt University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 13,456 students with in-state tuition of $61,618.

Field productivity stands at 1% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#52

Claremont, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.1 / 100
86.1
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
99%
Program Depth
5 programs
77%
Retention
97%
96%

Harvey Mudd College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 949 students with in-state tuition of $65,954.

Field productivity stands at 3% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#53

College Station, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86 / 100
86
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
66%
Program Depth
10 programs
98%
Retention
94%
91%

Texas A & M University-College Station is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 76,633 students with in-state tuition of $9,003.

Field productivity stands at 1% (66th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#54

Boulder, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.7 / 100
85.7
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
87%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
89%
81%

University of Colorado Boulder is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 41,432 students with in-state tuition of $13,910.

Field productivity stands at 1% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#55

Golden, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.3 / 100
85.3
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
90%
Program Depth
9 programs
98%
Retention
93%
89%

Colorado School of Mines is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 7,599 students with in-state tuition of $18,390.

Field productivity stands at 1% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#56

Tallahassee, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.2 / 100
85.2
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
68%
Program Depth
9 programs
98%
Retention
96%
94%

Florida State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 43,234 students with in-state tuition of $4,640.

Field productivity stands at 1% (68th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#57

Cleveland, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85 / 100
85
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
83%
Program Depth
6 programs
86%
Retention
92%
88%

Case Western Reserve University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 88th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 12,266 students with in-state tuition of $64,100.

Field productivity stands at 1% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#58

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.6 / 100
84.6
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
77%
Program Depth
7 programs
91%
Retention
92%
88%

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 34,525 students with in-state tuition of $20,154.

Field productivity stands at 1% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#59

Northfield, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.6 / 100
84.6
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
99%
Program Depth
3 programs
37%
Retention
96%
94%

Carleton College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,069 students with in-state tuition of $65,043.

Field productivity stands at 3% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#60

USAF Academy, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.4 / 100
84.4
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
89%
Program Depth
4 programs
64%
Retention
96%
94%

United States Air Force Academy is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,124 students.

Field productivity stands at 1% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#61

Poughkeepsie, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.2 / 100
84.2
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
94%
Program Depth
4 programs
64%
Retention
94%
91%

Vassar College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,456 students with in-state tuition of $66,870.

Field productivity stands at 2% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#62

Bethlehem, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.2 / 100
84.2
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
79%
Program Depth
6 programs
86%
Retention
93%
89%

Lehigh University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 7,590 students with in-state tuition of $61,180.

Field productivity stands at 1% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#63

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.1 / 100
84.1
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
72%
Program Depth
10 programs
98%
Retention
94%
91%

Ohio State University-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 60,046 students with in-state tuition of $11,826.

Field productivity stands at 1% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#64

Bryn Mawr, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.1 / 100
84.1
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
98%
Program Depth
4 programs
64%
Retention
90%
83%

Bryn Mawr College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,666 students with in-state tuition of $61,190.

Field productivity stands at 2% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#65

Gainesville, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84 / 100
84
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
76%
Program Depth
4 programs
64%
Retention
97%
96%

University of Florida is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 54,814 students with in-state tuition of $4,477.

Field productivity stands at 1% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#66

East Lansing, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.5 / 100
83.5
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
71%
Program Depth
7 programs
91%
Retention
91%
85%

Michigan State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 51,316 students with in-state tuition of $16,930.

Field productivity stands at 1% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#67

Williamsburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.5 / 100
83.5
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
92%
Program Depth
3 programs
37%
Retention
95%
93%

William & Mary is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,762 students with in-state tuition of $18,253.

Field productivity stands at 1% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#68

Charlottesville, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.3 / 100
83.3
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
85%
Program Depth
3 programs
37%
Retention
97%
96%

University of Virginia-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 96th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 25,924 students with in-state tuition of $18,823.

Field productivity stands at 1% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#69

Rochester, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.2 / 100
83.2
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
84%
Program Depth
6 programs
86%
Retention
88%
79%

Rochester Institute of Technology is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 16,863 students with in-state tuition of $55,784.

Field productivity stands at 1% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#70

Saint Paul, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.1 / 100
83.1
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
98%
Program Depth
3 programs
37%
Retention
95%
93%

Macalester College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,142 students with in-state tuition of $64,678.

Field productivity stands at 2% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#71

Northampton, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.1 / 100
83.1
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
93%
Program Depth
4 programs
64%
Retention
93%
89%

Smith College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,830 students with in-state tuition of $61,260.

Field productivity stands at 1% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#72

Amherst, MA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.9 / 100
82.9
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
74%
Program Depth
6 programs
86%
Retention
91%
85%

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 31,810 students with in-state tuition of $16,591.

Field productivity stands at 1% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#73

Claremont, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82.6 / 100
82.6
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
98%
Program Depth
3 programs
37%
Retention
96%
94%

Pomona College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,664 students with in-state tuition of $61,906.

Field productivity stands at 2% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#74

Norman, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.6 / 100
82.6
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
82%
Program Depth
7 programs
91%
Retention
89%
81%

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 29,145 students with in-state tuition of $5,070.

Field productivity stands at 1% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#75

Blacksburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.6 / 100
82.6
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
72%
Program Depth
5 programs
77%
Retention
92%
88%

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 38,294 students with in-state tuition of $12,698.

Field productivity stands at 1% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#76

Waterville, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82.4 / 100
82.4
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
94%
Program Depth
4 programs
64%
Retention
91%
85%

Colby College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,284 students with in-state tuition of $63,790.

Field productivity stands at 2% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#77

Raleigh, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.3 / 100
82.3
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
65%
Program Depth
7 programs
91%
Retention
93%
89%

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 37,323 students with in-state tuition of $6,535.

Field productivity stands at 0% (65th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#78

Tucson, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.2 / 100
82.2
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
82%
Program Depth
10 programs
98%
Retention
88%
79%

University of Arizona is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 53,001 students with in-state tuition of $11,546.

Field productivity stands at 1% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#79

Newark, DE

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.2 / 100
82.2
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
70%
Program Depth
10 programs
98%
Retention
90%
83%

University of Delaware is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 24,221 students with in-state tuition of $14,040.

Field productivity stands at 1% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#80

Minneapolis, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.2 / 100
82.2
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
69%
Program Depth
6 programs
86%
Retention
91%
85%

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 54,890 students with in-state tuition of $14,496.

Field productivity stands at 1% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#81

Storrs, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.7 / 100
81.7
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
71%
Program Depth
7 programs
91%
Retention
91%
85%

University of Connecticut is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 27,364 students with in-state tuition of $16,332.

Field productivity stands at 1% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#82

Riverside, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.4 / 100
81.4
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
78%
Program Depth
5 programs
77%
Retention
88%
79%

University of California-Riverside is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 26,426 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 1% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#83

Houghton, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.3 / 100
81.3
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
82%
Program Depth
11 programs
99%
Retention
88%
79%

Michigan Technological University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 7,313 students with in-state tuition of $19,429.

Field productivity stands at 1% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#84

South Hadley, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.4 / 100
80.4
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
91%
Program Depth
4 programs
64%
Retention
90%
83%

Mount Holyoke College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,330 students with in-state tuition of $63,904.

Field productivity stands at 1% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#85

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.3 / 100
80.3
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
59%
Program Depth
7 programs
91%
Retention
95%
93%

Boston University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 93th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 36,624 students with in-state tuition of $63,798.

Field productivity stands at 0% (59th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#86

Hoboken, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.3 / 100
80.3
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
73%
Program Depth
5 programs
77%
Retention
94%
91%

Stevens Institute of Technology is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 8,842 students with in-state tuition of $58,680.

Field productivity stands at 1% (73rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#87

Durham, NH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.1 / 100
80.1
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
76%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
86%
74%

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 13,626 students with in-state tuition of $15,520.

Field productivity stands at 1% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#88

Merced, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.9 / 100
79.9
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
87%
Program Depth
5 programs
77%
Retention
83%
63%

University of California-Merced scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 87th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 9,147 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 1% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#89

Villanova, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.6 / 100
79.6
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
79%
Program Depth
4 programs
64%
Retention
95%
93%

Villanova University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 93th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 10,111 students with in-state tuition of $63,806.

Field productivity stands at 1% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#90

Rolla, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.5 / 100
79.5
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
85%
Program Depth
6 programs
86%
Retention
86%
74%

Missouri University of Science and Technology scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 86th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 7,156 students with in-state tuition of $13,008.

Field productivity stands at 1% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#91

Salt Lake City, UT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.5 / 100
79.5
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
73%
Program Depth
10 programs
98%
Retention
85%
70%

University of Utah scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 35,260 students with in-state tuition of $8,175.

Field productivity stands at 1% (73rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#92

Lewiston, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.2 / 100
79.2
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
96%
Program Depth
3 programs
37%
Retention
94%
91%

Bates College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,753 students with in-state tuition of $63,478.

Field productivity stands at 2% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#93

Geneva, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.9 / 100
78.9
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
96%
Program Depth
4 programs
64%
Retention
89%
81%

Hobart William Smith Colleges scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,669 students with in-state tuition of $61,858.

Field productivity stands at 2% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#94

Middlebury, VT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.9 / 100
78.9
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
91%
Program Depth
3 programs
37%
Retention
94%
91%

Middlebury College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,857 students with in-state tuition of $64,800.

Field productivity stands at 1% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#95

Bellingham, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.6 / 100
78.6
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
83%
Program Depth
7 programs
91%
Retention
80%
55%

Western Washington University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 91th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 14,651 students with in-state tuition of $7,997.

Field productivity stands at 1% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#96

Lancaster, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.6 / 100
78.6
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
95%
Program Depth
4 programs
64%
Retention
85%
70%

Franklin and Marshall College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,911 students with in-state tuition of $68,180.

Field productivity stands at 2% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#97

Greenville, SC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.3 / 100
78.3
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
94%
Program Depth
3 programs
37%
Retention
91%
85%

Furman University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,505 students with in-state tuition of $57,902.

Field productivity stands at 2% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#98

San Diego, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.2 / 100
78.2
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
55%
Program Depth
7 programs
91%
Retention
90%
83%

San Diego State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 39,241 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 0% (55th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#99

Northfield, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.2 / 100
78.2
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
98%
Program Depth
2 programs
11%
Retention
91%
85%

St Olaf College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,074 students with in-state tuition of $56,970.

Field productivity stands at 2% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#100

Beloit, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.1 / 100
78.1
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
97%
Program Depth
5 programs
77%
Retention
86%
74%

Beloit College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 948 students with in-state tuition of $58,042.

Field productivity stands at 2% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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