Biological and Physical Sciences

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#1

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

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Every year, approximately 28,300 students apply to Dartmouth through the Common Application.

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$19,208

Median Starting Salary

$51,993

#2

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

Rice University
Houston, TX

Rice University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives about 31,000 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,500–1,580

Est. Net Price *

$19,902

Median Starting Salary

$51,477

#3

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

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

the University of Rhode Island is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,060–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$20,695

Median Starting Salary

$59,361

#4

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

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Overall, William & Mary is a highly selective school. Around 18,000 applications are received by William &...

Acceptance Rate

34%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,390–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$25,688

Median Starting Salary

$58,591

#5

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

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

the University of Maryland-College Park is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,360–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$16,210

Median Starting Salary

$53,354

#6

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

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Louisiana Tech University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

62%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,080–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$12,243

Median Starting Salary

$52,525

#7

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

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

George Mason University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 20,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,150–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$18,479

Median Starting Salary

$52,604

#8

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

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Wright State University-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

930–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$15,650

Median Starting Salary

$53,642

#9

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

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

the University of South Alabama is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,040–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$15,664

Median Starting Salary

$51,937

#10

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

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,030–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$19,700

Median Starting Salary

$53,901

#11

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

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

the University of Alaska Fairbanks is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,010–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$9,450

Median Starting Salary

$52,590

#12

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

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$55,179

#13

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

Keck Graduate Institute
Claremont, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$55,193

*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

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.

Maryland grants the most Doctors degree research scholarships in Biological and Physical Sciences of all US states with 18 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 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other, Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education and Natural Sciences Managers. Not only that, Biological and Physical Sciences graduates may land a high salary job, such as Postsecondary Teachers, All Other or Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education.

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
100
Female Students
66 (66%)
Male Students
34 (34%)

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