U.S. median for this major: $68,781.
College Scorecard field of study; 21 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 31% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $22,250.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $84,793. College Scorecard.
Villanova University Physical Sciences: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Pennsylvania colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Physical Sciences nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Villanova University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,823 | $71,827 | 1.6 years |
| $30–48k | $16,496 | $66,479 | 1.5 years |
| $48–75k | $20,923 | $84,320 | 1.9 years |
| $75–110k | $33,389 | $134,558 | 3.0 years |
| $110k+ | $58,741 | $236,726 | 5.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.0 years, the average time graduates took (90% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Physical Sciences graduates 4 years after graduating ($80,302) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $44,505 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Careers for Physical Sciences graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Villanova University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Villanova University
- Acceptance rate: 27% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 92% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $100,423
- Full cost breakdown · all 52 majors · overview
Related majors at Villanova University
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Villanova University Physical Sciences questions
How much do Villanova University Physical Sciences graduates earn?
Physical Sciences graduates of Villanova University earn a median $80,302 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Physical Sciences graduates across 3 colleges is $68,781.
How much debt do Villanova University Physical Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Physical Sciences graduates of Villanova University is $25,000, about 31% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,250.
Where does Villanova University rank for Physical Sciences in Pennsylvania?
Of 1 Pennsylvania colleges reporting Physical Sciences graduate earnings, Villanova University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Physical Sciences graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $80,560 in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area and $72,040 nationally. Others include natural sciences managers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Villanova University Physical Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/villanova-university/majors/physical-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).