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2025 Best Physical Science Technicians Schools

14 Colleges in the United States
2,761 Physical Science Tech Degrees Awarded
$54,444 Avg Early-Career Salary
Physical Science Technicians isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #213 in popularity out of 395 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 14 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physical Science Technicians Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,761 degrees in physical science technicians to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Physical Science Technicians School

Best Physical Science Technicians Schools Your choice of physical science technicians school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Physical Science Technicians School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

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.

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Associate Degrees in Physical Science Tech

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Best Schools for Physical Science Technicians in the United States

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

10 Top Schools in Physical Science Tech

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Lee College
Baytown, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
220 Physical Science Tech Degrees Awarded
$94,986 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in physical science technicians has to take a look at Lee College. Lee College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Baytown. A Best Colleges rank of #629 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Lee College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 220 physical science technicians students who graduated with this degree at Lee College in the most recent data year. Those physical science technicians students who get their degree from Lee College make $40,542 more than the standard physical science tech grad.

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Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
143 Physical Science Tech Degrees Awarded
$56,948 Median Starting Salary

Del Mar College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in physical science technicians. Located in the city of Corpus Christi, DMC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #705 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means DMC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 143 physical science technicians students who graduated with this degree at DMC in the most recent year we have data available. Those physical science technicians students who get their degree from Del Mar College make $2,504 more than the typical physical science tech graduate.

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
55 Physical Science Tech Degrees Awarded
$53,976 Median Starting Salary

Lone Star College System is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in physical science technicians. Located in the city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #557 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means North Harris Montgomery is a great college overall.

There were about 55 physical science technicians students who graduated with this degree at North Harris Montgomery in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the physical science tech program state that they receive average early career income of $53,976.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
119 Physical Science Tech Degrees Awarded
0.8% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Lamar Institute of Technology if you want to pursue a degree in physical science technicians. Located in the city of Beaumont, Lamar Institute of Technology is a public school with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #613 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Lamar Institute of Technology is a great school overall.

There were approximately 119 physical science technicians students who graduated with this degree at Lamar Institute of Technology in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the physical science tech program make an average of $42,539 in their early career salary.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
413 Physical Science Tech Degrees Awarded
1.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 31st out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 413 physical science technicians students who graduated with this degree at San Jacinto College in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the physical science technicians major at San Jacinto Community College get $5,052 more than the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
71 Physical Science Tech Degrees Awarded
$49,932 Median Starting Salary

Lamar State College - Orange is a small public college located in the town of Orange. This college ranks 93rd out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 71 physical science technicians students who graduated with this degree at Lamar State College - Orange in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, physical science tech degree recipients usually make an average of $49,932 at the beginning of their careers.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In UT
62 Physical Science Tech Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Ogden, WSU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #389 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means WSU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 62 physical science technicians students who graduated with this degree at WSU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
121 Physical Science Tech Degrees Awarded
1.7% Growth in Graduates

Alvin is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Alvin. This college ranks 66th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 121 physical science technicians students who graduated with this degree at Alvin in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the physical science tech program earn about $54,278 for their early career.

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College of the Mainland
Texas City, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
91 Physical Science Tech Degrees Awarded
$49,694 Median Starting Salary

COM is a small public college located in the small city of Texas City. This college ranks 83rd out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 91 physical science technicians students who graduated with this degree at COM in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the physical science tech program make about $49,694 for their early career.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
50 Physical Science Tech Degrees Awarded
24.0% Growth in Graduates

Wharton County Junior College is a moderately-sized public college located in the distant town of Wharton. This college ranks 80th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 50 physical science technicians students who graduated with this degree at Wharton County Junior College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the physical science tech program report average early career earnings of $45,277.

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Physical Science Technicians by Region

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Physical Science Technicians is one of 4 different types of Science Technologies / Technicians programs to choose from.

Physical Science Tech Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Chemical Technology/Technician 2,687
Chemical Process Technology 66
Other Physical Science Technologies/Technicians 8

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Science Technologies/Technicians 2,368
Biology & Biotech Lab Technician 1,307
Nuclear & Radiological Technicians 406
General Science Technologies/Technicians 82

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