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#1 #1 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Annually, Bard College awards around 121 degrees to those studying Social Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Fine/Studio Arts, General, Biological and Physical Sciences, English Language and Literature/Letters, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 82 SAT Score 1,320–1,440 Median Starting Salary $57,165
#2 #2 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. New College of Florida Sarasota, FL At New College of Florida, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Environmental Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $52,601
#3 #3 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Whitworth University Spokane, WA At Whitworth University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biological and Physical Sciences, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General. In fact, Whitworth University grants 50 degrees annually to Biological and Physical Sciences majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $56,270
#4 #4 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. The Evergreen State College Olympia, WA At The Evergreen State College, only two majors are offered: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Biological and Physical Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 78 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $52,824
#5 #5 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Notre Dame’s undergraduate program offers sixty-seven degrees within four colleges (Arts and Letters, Science, Engineering, and Business) and the Architectural School....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 77 SAT Score 1,420–1,550 Median Starting Salary $58,822
#6 #6 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 471 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 121 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Median Starting Salary $56,216
#7 #7 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 578 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 117 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $54,475
#8 #8 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Psychology, General, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 533 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 106 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $54,015
#9 #9 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Georgetown University Washington, DC At Georgetown University, the most popular majors students study are International Relations and Affairs, Finance, General, Political Science and Government, and General. In fact, Georgetown University grants 289 degrees annually to International Relations and Affairs majors....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,400–1,550 Median Starting Salary $53,975
#10 #10 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR Every year, the University of Oregon grants about 601 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Social Sciences, General, and Advertising....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 96 SAT Score 1,140–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,715
#11 #11 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 518 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Teacher Education, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score 1,040–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,821
#12 #12 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1486 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 144 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $50,131
#13 #13 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. CUNY Hunter College New York, NY Annually, CUNY Hunter College awards about 591 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Human Biology, Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,110–1,400 Median Starting Salary $49,430
#14 #14 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Portland State University Portland, OR At Portland State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Social Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Portland State University awards 389 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 78 SAT Score 950–1,290 Median Starting Salary $50,655
#15 #15 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Florida Atlantic University grants around 391 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 90 SAT Score 1,050–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,215
#16 #16 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Every year, Middle Tennessee State University grants about 402 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,957
#17 #17 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Fordham University Bronx, NY At Fordham University, the most popular majors students study are Financial Mathematics, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Fordham University grants 253 degrees every year to graduating Financial Mathematics students....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $59,024
#18 #18 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Cottey College Nevada, MO At Cottey College, the three most popular college majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 800–1,180 Median Starting Salary $55,193
#19 #19 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA Annually, the University of Puget Sound awards around 55 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $61,876
#20 #20 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania provides undergraduates with 89 choices for majors in four different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton School for business....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Median Starting Salary $47,646
#21 #21 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK Annually, Alaska Pacific University grants around 9 degrees to those majoring in Biological and Physical Sciences, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Counseling Psychology, Parks, and Recreation and Leisure Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 870–1,160 Median Starting Salary $55,672
#22 #22 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Duke University Durham, NC Two schools at Duke University are devoted to undergraduates: Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering. Combined they offer fifty majors, fifty-two minors, and the ability for students to design their own interdisciplinary majors....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,520–1,560 Median Starting Salary $51,239
#23 #23 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Northwestern University Evanston, IL At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,510–1,560 Median Starting Salary $51,113
#24 #24 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA Every year, the University of Virginia's College at Wise grants around 53 degrees to those majoring in Social Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $52,356
#25 #25 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN At Calumet College of Saint Joseph, the most popular majors students study are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Biological and Physical Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 800–1,030 Median Starting Salary $53,649
#26 #26 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Experimental Psychology. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 532 degrees every year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,220–1,490 Median Starting Salary $56,256
#27 #27 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH Each year, Saint Anselm College grants around 94 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $65,038
#28 #28 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Management Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $51,585
#29 #29 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Each year, Wesleyan University awards about 90 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Political Science and Government, General, English Language and Literature, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,330–1,510 Median Starting Salary $57,019
#30 #30 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 525 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,310–1,500 Median Starting Salary $56,322
#31 #31 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. St. Andrews University Laurinburg, NC Each year, St- Andrews University awards about 44 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $56,055
#32 #32 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Pitzer College Claremont, CA Each year, Pitzer College grants about 30 degrees to students studying Economics, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Environmental Science, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,190–1,370 Median Starting Salary $58,420
#33 #33 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 150 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include International Relations and Affairs, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,240–1,410 Median Starting Salary $56,599
#34 #34 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Clinton College Rock Hill, SC At Clinton College, only three majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, Religion/Religious Studies, and Biological and Physical Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,054
#35 #35 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA Annually, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus awards about 120 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminology, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $56,786
#36 #36 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Abington, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington, the most popular majors students study are Information Science/Studies, Computer Science, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $56,612
#37 #37 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 580 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Median Starting Salary $56,637
#38 #38 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Beach, VA Annually, Virginia Wesleyan University grants about 46 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,190–1,390 Median Starting Salary $55,350
#39 #39 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Every year, the University of Alaska Anchorage awards around 122 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $53,123
#40 #40 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI Every year, Saint Norbert College grants around 45 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $60,244
#41 #41 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV At Bluefield State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Civil Engineering Technology/Technician. In fact, Bluefield State University grants 24 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $52,408
#42 #42 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY At Stony Brook University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,330–1,500 Median Starting Salary $49,831
#43 #43 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Adelphi University Garden City, NY At Adelphi University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $55,065
#44 #44 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA At King's College, the most popular majors students pursue are Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $60,075
#45 #45 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ Each year, Rutgers University-Camden grants about 256 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,030–1,280 Median Starting Salary $54,178
#46 #46 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, Maryville University of Saint Louis grants around 159 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,088
#47 #47 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Median Starting Salary $50,040
#48 #48 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading, PA Each year, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks grants around 46 degrees to students studying Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,090–1,280 Median Starting Salary $56,378
#49 #49 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Moravian University Bethlehem, PA At Moravian University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $57,855
#50 #50 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA Each year, Wentworth Institute of Technology grants around 125 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, and Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,270–1,400 Median Starting Salary $56,771
#51 #51 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Western Washington University Bellingham, WA At Western Washington University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Creative Writing, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, Western Washington University awards 234 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $54,260
#52 #52 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Elmira College Elmira, NY Each year, Elmira College awards around 20 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,140–1,370 Median Starting Salary $58,896
#53 #53 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA Every year, Waynesburg University grants around 56 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $59,226
#54 #54 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX Every year, the University of Houston-Downtown awards around 282 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Accounting, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $51,981
#55 #55 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI At Grand Valley State University, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Grand Valley State University awards 278 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,875
#56 #56 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Johnson University Knoxville, TN Every year, Johnson University awards around 41 degrees to students studying Divinity/Ministry, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,160 Median Starting Salary $56,688
#57 #57 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Dominican University River Forest, IL At Dominican University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Dominican University grants 48 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 940–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,499
#58 #58 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Pennsylvania Western University California, PA Annually, Pennsylvania Western University grants about 187 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#59 #59 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN At Grace College and Theological Seminary, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Accounting. In fact, Grace College and Theological Seminary grants 45 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,220 Median Starting Salary $57,625
#60 #60 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA At the University of Northern Iowa, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $58,682
#61 #61 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA Annually, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College awards about 69 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,508
#62 #62 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Every year, St Catherine University awards around 156 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Social Work, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $53,958
#63 #63 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg grants around 38 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,260 Median Starting Salary $60,594
#64 #64 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Median Starting Salary $53,855
#65 #65 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. North Central College Naperville, IL At North Central College, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General. In fact, North Central College grants 66 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $60,271
#66 #66 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre Dallas, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre, the three most popular college majors students study are Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Information Science/Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $55,876
#67 #67 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Every year, Colorado Christian University awards about 178 degrees to students studying Applied Psychology, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,280
#68 #68 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 377 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Median Starting Salary $51,463
#69 #69 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore, PA Every year, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton awards around 29 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $57,120
#70 #70 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN Annually, Indiana University-Kokomo awards about 92 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,080–1,160 Median Starting Salary $55,146
#71 #71 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA Each year, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg grants about 57 degrees to those majoring in Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,523
#72 #72 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of West Florida Pensacola, FL At the University of West Florida, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,418
#73 #73 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN At Bryan College-Dayton, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $53,669
#74 #74 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL Each year, Saint Xavier University awards around 126 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $54,062
#75 #75 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Each year, Regent University grants about 120 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Business Administration and Management, General, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,000–1,250 Median Starting Salary $53,287
#76 #76 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $57,740
#77 #77 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Media, PA Each year, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine grants about 22 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $57,573
#78 #78 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX Every year, The University of Texas at San Antonio grants about 567 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,762
#79 #79 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Alvernia University Reading, PA At Alvernia University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,070–1,260 Median Starting Salary $57,025
#80 #80 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Every year, the University of Central Arkansas grants around 121 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,636
#81 #81 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX At Sam Houston State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, Teacher Education, and Multiple Levels....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,130 Median Starting Salary $54,076
#82 #82 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI Every year, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville grants about 162 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Civil Engineering, General, and Construction Management....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $56,913
#83 #83 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Delta State University Cleveland, MS Each year, Delta State University grants about 59 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Business/Commerce, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $52,549
#84 #84 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York York, PA Every year, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York awards around 22 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,060–1,250 Median Starting Salary $55,752
#85 #85 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO At Northwest Missouri State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,156
#86 #86 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL At Concordia University-Chicago, the most popular majors students study are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Median Starting Salary $56,168
#87 #87 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Washington State University awards 531 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 990–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,526
#88 #88 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Superior, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Elementary Education and Teaching, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Physical Education Teaching and Coaching....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $55,963
#89 #89 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of West Alabama Livingston, AL At the University of West Alabama, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $52,233
#90 #90 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Altoona, PA Each year, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona grants about 58 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Median Starting Salary $56,627
#91 #91 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Coker University Hartsville, SC Each year, Coker University awards about 21 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminology, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,080 Median Starting Salary $53,160
#92 #92 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. The New School New York, NY Each year, The New School awards about 248 degrees to those studying Fashion/Apparel Design, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,179
#93 #93 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ Annually, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus grants about 166 degrees to those studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,353
#94 #94 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Spalding University Louisville, KY Each year, Spalding University awards about 49 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $53,438
#95 #95 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Troy University Troy, AL At Troy University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,033
#96 #96 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Peru State College Peru, NE At Peru State College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,420
#97 #97 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport, IA At Palmer College of Chiropractic, only one major is offered: Biological and Physical Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,142
#98 #98 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ Annually, Thomas Edison State University grants around 352 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 62 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,089
#99 #99 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Cambridge College Boston, MA Annually, Cambridge College grants around 49 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,127
#100 #100 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA Every year, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus awards around 182 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $55,193
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About Biological and Physical Sciences

A program that is either a general synthesis of one or more of the biological and physical sciences, or a specialization which draws from the biological and physical sciences.

Pennsylvania grants the most Bachelors degrees in Biological and Physical Sciences of all US states with 329 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Biological and Physical Sciences can expect about 66% percent of their classmates to be women and 34% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Associates degree. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Biological and Physical Sciences is $47,533.

Popularity of Biological and Physical Sciences Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Biological and Physical Sciences degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

For Biological and Physical Sciences majors, some of the most in demand careers include Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Natural Sciences Managers and Postsecondary Teachers, All Other. Not only that, Biological and Physical Sciences graduates may land a high salary job, such as Natural Sciences Managers or Postsecondary Teachers, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Biological and Physical Sciences majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Biological and Physical Sciences majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,953

Female Students

1,293 (66%)

Male Students

660 (33%)

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#1 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S.

52%

82

1,320–1,440

$57,165

#2 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S.

74%

55

1,040–1,250

$52,601

#3 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S.

87%

50

1,100–1,330

$56,270

#4 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S.

96%

78

1,080–1,290

$52,824

#5 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S.

11%

77

1,420–1,550

$58,822

#6 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S.

58%

121

1,300–1,460

$56,216

#7 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S.

37%

117

1,250–1,430

$54,475

#8 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S.

61%

106

1,250–1,430

$54,015

#9 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S.

13%

37

1,400–1,550

$53,975

#10 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S.

88%

96

1,140–1,370

$53,715

#11 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S.

92%

72

1,040–1,310

$54,821

#12 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S.

55%

144

1,080–1,270

$50,131

#13 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S.

54%

57

1,110–1,400

$49,430

#14 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S.

91%

78

950–1,290

$50,655

#15 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S.

66%

90

1,050–1,210

$51,215

#16 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S.

69%

61

1,040–1,240