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2025 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Wisconsin

5 Colleges in Wisconsin
839 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$47,003 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, physical sciences sits in the middle of the road, ranking #19 out of 38 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual reviewed 5 schools in Wisconsin to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of physical sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 839 degrees in physical sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Physical Sciences School

Best Physical Sciences Schools in Wisconsin The physical sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Physical Sciences rankings. For our Best Overall Physical Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Physical Sciences Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Physical Sciences
Master's Degrees in Physical Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Physical Sciences

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Physical Sciences Schools in Wisconsin list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Physical Sciences in Wisconsin

The schools below may not offer all types of physical sciences degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Wisconsin Schools in Physical Sciences

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
377 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$57,921 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in physical sciences has to check out University of Wisconsin - Madison. UW - Madison is a fairly large public university located in the city of Madison. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were roughly 377 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the physical sciences program at University of Wisconsin - Madison get $10,919 above the average graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$54,428 Median Starting Salary

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is a great choice for students interested in a degree in physical sciences. UW - La Crosse is a large public university located in the city of La Crosse. A Best Colleges rank of #380 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UW - La Crosse is a great university overall.

There were about 27 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UW - La Crosse in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the physical sciences major at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse make $7,425 more than the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
69 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$47,481 Median Starting Salary

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in physical sciences. UW - Eau Claire is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Eau Claire. This university ranks 13th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were approximately 69 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UW - Eau Claire in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the physical sciences program make about $47,481 for their early career.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
68 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$39,498 Median Starting Salary

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in physical sciences. UWM is a very large public university located in the city of Milwaukee. This university ranks 23rd out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were roughly 68 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UWM in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the physical sciences program make about $39,498 in the first couple years of their career.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$48,903 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Whitewater, UW - Whitewater is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were about 17 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UW - Whitewater in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, physical sciences degree recipients typically earn about $48,903 in their early careers.

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Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Indiana 38 948
Michigan 38 1,282
Ohio 38 1,579
Illinois 38 1,678

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Physical Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 408
Physics 205
Geological & Earth Sciences 159
Astronomy & Astrophysics 35
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 31
Materials Sciences 1

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