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#1 #1 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH At Franciscan University of Steubenville, the most popular majors students study are Theology/Theological Studies, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Franciscan University of Steubenville awards 89 degrees annually to Theology/Theological Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Median Starting Salary $61,106
#2 #2 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK Annually, the University of Alaska Fairbanks grants about 43 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Median Starting Salary $52,590
#3 #3 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Utuado Utuado, PR Each year, the University of Puerto Rico-Utuado awards about 18 degrees to students studying Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 770–990 Median Starting Salary $55,193
#4 #4 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. University of Hawaii Maui College Kahului, HI At the University of Hawaii Maui College, only two majors are offered: Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other, and Sustainability Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#5 #5 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID Each year, Lewis-Clark State College grants about 185 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Social Work, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 900–1,120 Median Starting Salary $53,981
#6 #6 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Mount Aloysius College Cresson, PA At Mount Aloysius College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 900–1,120 Median Starting Salary $55,803
#7 #7 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX At San Jacinto Community College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 504 SAT Score 1,070–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,193
#8 #8 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Kapiolani Community College Honolulu, HI At Kapiolani Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Natural Sciences, Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#9 #9 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Haskell Indian Nations University Lawrence, KS Annually, Haskell Indian Nations University awards around 26 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 850–1,010 Median Starting Salary $55,193
#10 #10 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Southeast New Mexico College Carlsbad, NM At Southeast New Mexico College, the most popular majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Natural Sciences. In fact, Southeast New Mexico College grants 41 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#11 #11 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Windward Community College Kaneohe, HI At Windward Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, American Indian/Native American Studies, and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#12 #12 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Kauai Community College Lihue, HI At Kauai Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#13 #13 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Leeward Community College Pearl City, HI Annually, Leeward Community College grants around 512 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Natural Sciences, and Teacher Assistant/Aide....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#14 #14 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. National Park College Hot Springs, AR Each year, National Park College awards around 67 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Teacher Education, and Multiple Levels....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#15 #15 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Bossier Parish Community College Bossier City, LA At Bossier Parish Community College, only one major is offered: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#16 #16 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. College of the Mainland Texas City, TX At the College of the Mainland, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#17 #17 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Honolulu Community College Honolulu, HI At Honolulu Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Construction Trades, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Fire Science/Fire-fighting. In fact, Honolulu Community College grants 144 degrees every year to Construction Trades, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#18 #18 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Redlands Community College El Reno, OK Annually, Redlands Community College grants about 88 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Agriculture, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $55,193
#19 #19 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. East Georgia State College Swainsboro, GA Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 760–930 Median Starting Salary $55,193
#20 #20 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID Annually, the College of Western Idaho grants about 156 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#21 #21 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Lee College Baytown, TX At Lee College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Instrumentation Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#22 #22 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Texas Southmost College Brownsville, TX At Texas Southmost College, the most popular majors students study are General Studies, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Texas Southmost College grants 671 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#23 #23 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas De Queen, AR At Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#24 #24 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Laramie County Community College Cheyenne, WY At Laramie County Community College, only two majors are offered: Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $55,193
#25 #25 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Erie Community College Buffalo, NY At Erie Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Social Sciences, and General. In fact, Erie Community College grants 185 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#26 #26 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Hawaii Community College Hilo, HI At Hawaii Community College, only one major is offered: Electrician. Usually, 15 students receive a degree in Electrician every year. view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#27 #27 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Bucks County Community College Newtown, PA At Bucks County Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#28 #28 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Western Wyoming Community College Rock Springs, WY At Western Wyoming Community College, only one major is offered: Business Administration and Management, General....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $55,193
#29 #29 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Arkansas State University-Newport Newport, AR Every year, Arkansas State University-Newport grants about 98 degrees to students studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,040 Median Starting Salary $55,193
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About Natural Sciences

A program with a combined or undifferentiated focus on one or more of the physical and biological sciences.

Students studying Natural Sciences can advance up to a Masters degree. On average, 35% percent of men and 65% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the US states, Texas is where degrees in Natural Sciences are most commonly granted. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences is $47,533.

Popularity of Natural Sciences Degrees in the U.S.

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

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Student Demographics

Total Students

889

Female Students

581 (65%)

Male Students

308 (34%)

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#1 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S.

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#2 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S.

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