Biological and Physical Sciences

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#1

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

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

In general, Texas Tech University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

1,110–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$17,896

Median Starting Salary

$53,855

#2

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

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

the University of Northern Iowa is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,040–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$15,782

Median Starting Salary

$58,682

#3

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

Delta State University
Cleveland, MS

The school is known for being a non selective school. The school receives about 900 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

940–1,050

Est. Net Price *

$14,138

Median Starting Salary

$52,549

#4

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

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Overall, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

950–1,070

Est. Net Price *

$17,278

Median Starting Salary

$56,981

#5

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

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

The University of Montana is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 8,900 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,020–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$16,361

Median Starting Salary

$52,573

#6

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

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

In general, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

73

SAT Score

1,280–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$17,535

Median Starting Salary

$51,118

#7

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

Touro University
New York, NY

The institution is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

114

SAT Score

1,220–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$23,960

Median Starting Salary

$52,489

#8

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

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

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Acceptance Rate

19%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,410–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$19,469

Median Starting Salary

$54,868

#9

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

Keck Graduate Institute
Claremont, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

83

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$55,193

#10

#10 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

13

SAT Score

1,490–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$19,208

Median Starting Salary

$51,993

#11

#11 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

17

SAT Score

1,360–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$16,210

Median Starting Salary

$53,354

#12

#12 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

33%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,390–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$25,688

Median Starting Salary

$58,591

#13

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

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

The institution is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,100–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$16,926

Median Starting Salary

$56,031

#14

#14 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

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,060–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$20,695

Median Starting Salary

$59,361

#15

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

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Overall, The University of Texas at Dallas is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,180–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$13,555

Median Starting Salary

$49,464

#16

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

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Generally, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,080–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$16,990

Median Starting Salary

$53,385

#17

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

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

In general, Clarkson University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,200–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$32,450

Median Starting Salary

$56,274

#18

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

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Rutgers University-Newark is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 15,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$16,578

Median Starting Salary

$54,237

#19

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

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

The school is a somewhat selective school. They receive approximately 38,900 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,140–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$21,296

Median Starting Salary

$53,767

#20

#20 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

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,080–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$12,243

Median Starting Salary

$52,525

#21

#21 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

11

SAT Score

1,030–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$19,700

Median Starting Salary

$53,901

#22

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

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

890–970

Est. Net Price *

$13,956

Median Starting Salary

$53,530

#23

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

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$12,625

Median Starting Salary

$53,409

#24

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

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Stephen F Austin State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

970–1,070

Est. Net Price *

$13,858

Median Starting Salary

$54,768

#25

#25 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

4

SAT Score

1,040–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$15,664

Median Starting Salary

$51,937

#26

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

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Generally, The University of Texas at El Paso is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

880–990

Est. Net Price *

$9,563

Median Starting Salary

$51,786

#27

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

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Overall, the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is known for being a somewhat selective...

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,050–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$16,079

Median Starting Salary

$51,694

#28

#28 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

7

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$55,179

#29

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

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$11,917

Median Starting Salary

$54,513

#30

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

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Galveston, TX

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$55,145

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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.

New York grants the most Masters degrees in Biological and Physical Sciences of all US states with 116 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Biological and Physical Sciences can expect about 62% percent of their classmates to be women and 38% 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.
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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, Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 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
495
Female Students
307 (62%)
Male Students
188 (37%)

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