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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 150 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 100 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Median Starting Salary $57,165
#2 #2 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, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, Whitworth University grants 57 degrees annually to Biological and Physical Sciences majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,090–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,270
#3 #3 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 64 SAT Score 1,460–1,560 Median Starting Salary $58,822
#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 70 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 545 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 165 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Median Starting Salary $56,216
#6 #6 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, and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. In fact, Georgetown University grants 285 degrees annually to International Relations and Affairs majors....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 1,400–1,550 Median Starting Salary $53,975
#7 #7 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 43 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, Psychology, General, and Sociology and Anthropology....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $61,876
#8 #8 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, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 652 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 96 SAT Score 1,300–1,490 Median Starting Salary $54,475
#9 #9 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 Psychology, General, Finance, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 523 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 123 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $54,015
#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 598 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, Advertising, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score 1,140–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,715
#11 #11 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1531 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 147 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $50,131
#12 #12 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 311 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 97 SAT Score 970–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,655
#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 635 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Human Biology, Computer Science, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score 1,100–1,420 Median Starting Salary $49,430
#14 #14 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Florida Atlantic University grants around 357 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 89 SAT Score 1,050–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,215
#15 #15 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, Marine Sciences, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,070–1,250 Median Starting Salary $52,601
#16 #16 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 510 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 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $54,821
#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 277 degrees every year to graduating Financial Mathematics students....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 800–1,180 Median Starting Salary $55,193
#19 #19 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 265 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 49 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,957
#20 #20 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 33 degrees to students studying Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,090–1,280 Median Starting Salary $56,378
#21 #21 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 1,510–1,580 Median Starting Salary $47,646
#22 #22 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Spalding University Louisville, KY Each year, Spalding University awards about 27 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 860–1,100 Median Starting Salary $53,438
#23 #23 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Elmira College Elmira, NY Each year, Elmira College awards around 24 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,140–1,370 Median Starting Salary $58,896
#24 #24 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 2 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $51,239
#25 #25 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, and Computer Science. In fact, Northwestern University grants 277 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $51,113
#26 #26 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Each year, Wesleyan University awards about 104 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, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,440–1,540 Median Starting Salary $57,019
#27 #27 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 678 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
#28 #28 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Beach, VA Annually, Virginia Wesleyan University grants about 37 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,190–1,350 Median Starting Salary $55,350
#29 #29 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 Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and General. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 792 degrees every year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,220–1,490 Median Starting Salary $56,256
#30 #30 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH Each year, Saint Anselm College grants around 85 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminology, Business/Commerce, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,120–1,290 Median Starting Salary $65,038
#31 #31 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 Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies, and Counseling Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 870–1,160 Median Starting Salary $55,672
#32 #32 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Pitzer College Claremont, CA Each year, Pitzer College grants about 37 degrees to students studying Environmental Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Organizational Behavior Studies, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 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 Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 528 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 8 SAT Score 1,320–1,500 Median Starting Salary $56,322
#34 #34 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 810–980 Median Starting Salary $53,649
#35 #35 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI Every year, Saint Norbert College grants around 58 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $60,244
#36 #36 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 586 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Advertising, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,190–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,637
#37 #37 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 170 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,270–1,430 Median Starting Salary $56,599
#38 #38 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 77 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 960–1,120 Median Starting Salary $52,356
#39 #39 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General. In fact, Stony Brook University awards 540 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,340–1,500 Median Starting Salary $49,831
#40 #40 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 10 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $55,065
#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 Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $52,408
#42 #42 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Accounting. In fact, Dominican University grants 49 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 890–1,120 Median Starting Salary $53,499
#43 #43 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 4 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Median Starting Salary $50,040
#44 #44 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, PA Annually, Indiana University of Pennsylvania awards about 129 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $56,786
#45 #45 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. The New School New York, NY Each year, The New School awards about 271 degrees to those studying Fashion/Apparel Design, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Fine and Studio Arts Management, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,179
#46 #46 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 89 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 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $53,123
#47 #47 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 120 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Construction Management, Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,130–1,330 Median Starting Salary $56,771
#48 #48 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, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Religion/Religious Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,054
#49 #49 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Every year, Colorado Christian University awards about 102 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 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,280
#50 #50 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, Environmental Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Western Washington University awards 224 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,160–1,400 Median Starting Salary $54,260
#51 #51 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 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $57,855
#52 #52 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Johnson University Knoxville, TN Every year, Johnson University awards around 33 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Divinity/Ministry, Psychology, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $56,688
#53 #53 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 Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,070–1,270 Median Starting Salary $60,075
#54 #54 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 545 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $52,550
#55 #55 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, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration, Management and Operations, and Other. In fact, North Central College grants 59 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $60,271
#56 #56 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 121 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,088
#57 #57 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ Each year, Rutgers University-Camden grants about 230 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,290 Median Starting Salary $54,178
#58 #58 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 436 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Median Starting Salary $53,526
#59 #59 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, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Median Starting Salary $53,855
#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, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,682
#61 #61 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Every year, Azusa Pacific University awards about 495 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Median Starting Salary $54,585
#62 #62 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 324 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Median Starting Salary $51,463
#63 #63 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,230 Median Starting Salary $57,625
#64 #64 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 960–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,875
#65 #65 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, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,070–1,250 Median Starting Salary $53,669
#66 #66 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Pennsylvania Western University California, PA Annually, Pennsylvania Western University grants about 130 degrees to those majoring in Early Childhood Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 940–1,150 Median Starting Salary $55,193
#67 #67 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA Every year, Waynesburg University grants around 35 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,240 Median Starting Salary $59,226
#68 #68 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 Business/Commerce, General, Computer Science, Finance, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington grants 72 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $56,612
#69 #69 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Each year, Regent University grants about 116 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,000–1,250 Median Starting Salary $53,287
#70 #70 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 65 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
#71 #71 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 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Median Starting Salary $52,418
#72 #72 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 67 degrees to those majoring in Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,523
#73 #73 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN Annually, Indiana University-Kokomo awards about 70 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,160 Median Starting Salary $55,146
#74 #74 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 169 degrees to those studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $55,353
#75 #75 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 166 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Construction Management, Civil Engineering, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $56,913
#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 92% 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. The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX Every year, The University of Texas at San Antonio grants about 566 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,762
#78 #78 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Annually, the University of Southern Indiana grants about 110 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $56,384
#79 #79 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL Each year, Saint Xavier University awards around 135 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, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 960–1,140 Median Starting Salary $54,062
#80 #80 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Delta State University Cleveland, MS Each year, Delta State University grants about 47 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 7 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $52,549
#81 #81 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 137 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,636
#82 #82 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, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,130 Median Starting Salary $54,076
#83 #83 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 175 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,120–1,350 Median Starting Salary $55,193
#84 #84 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Coker University Hartsville, SC Each year, Coker University awards about 58 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Criminology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,170 Median Starting Salary $53,160
#85 #85 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 29 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,260 Median Starting Salary $60,594
#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, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....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. University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX Every year, the University of Houston-Downtown awards around 287 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Accounting, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 940–1,110 Median Starting Salary $51,981
#88 #88 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 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $52,233
#89 #89 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Every year, Montana State University Billings grants around 95 degrees to students studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Community Psychology, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,000–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,991
#90 #90 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, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,420
#91 #91 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,142
#92 #92 Best College for Biological and Physical Sciences in the U.S. Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ Annually, Thomas Edison State University grants around 355 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,089
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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 372 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

1,907

Female Students

1,268 (66%)

Male Students

639 (33%)

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

52%

100

1,290–1,450

$57,165

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

90%

57

1,090–1,340

$56,270

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

11%

64

1,460–1,560

$58,822

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

96%

70

1,080–1,290

$52,824

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

58%

165

1,300–1,460

$56,216

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

13%

45

1,400–1,550

$53,975

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

72%

26

1,200–1,390

$61,876

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

38%

96

1,300–1,490

$54,475

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

61%

123

1,250–1,430

$54,015

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

88%

65

1,140–1,370

$53,715

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

55%

147

1,080–1,270

$50,131

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

91%

97

970–1,220

$50,655

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

54%

74

1,100–1,420

$49,430

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

66%

89

1,050–1,210

$51,215

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

73%

10

1,070–1,250

$52,601

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

93%

59

1,020–1,280