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#1 #1 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Daemen University Amherst, NY At Daemen University, the most popular majors students study are Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Daemen University grants 105 degrees every year to graduating Natural Sciences students....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 105 SAT Score 950–1,150 Median Starting Salary $55,980
#2 #2 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Harvard University Cambridge, MA There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate fields. Your curriculum is designed based on your goals and they require no predetermined courses for your major outside of an Expository Writing course for all freshmen....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,460–1,560 Median Starting Salary $46,223
#3 #3 Best College for Natural 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 49 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $51,585
#4 #4 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico at Cayey Cayey, PR Every year, the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey grants around 82 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, Other, Natural Sciences, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $55,193
#5 #5 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA At Loyola Marymount University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General. In fact, Loyola Marymount University awards 166 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,270–1,430 Median Starting Salary $55,168
#6 #6 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX At Texas Christian University, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Texas Christian University grants 302 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,563
#7 #7 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Logan University Chesterfield, MO At Logan University, only two majors are offered: Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Natural Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 910–1,110 Median Starting Salary $51,776
#8 #8 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Each year, Xavier University awards around 238 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,170–1,430 Median Starting Salary $61,273
#9 #9 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Annually, Johns Hopkins University grants about 169 degrees to those majoring in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Public Health, General, and Neuroscience....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,540–1,570 Median Starting Salary $53,550
#10 #10 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 345 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,030–1,330 Median Starting Salary $57,374
#11 #11 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras San Juan, PR At the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,030–1,300 Median Starting Salary $51,458
#12 #12 Best College for Natural 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 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,510–1,560 Median Starting Salary $51,239
#13 #13 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 200 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,040–1,290 Median Starting Salary $57,962
#14 #14 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Universidad Central de Bayamon Bayamón, PR Annually, Universidad Central de Bayamon grants around 16 degrees to students majoring in Natural Sciences, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,084
#15 #15 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Annually, California State University-Los Angeles grants around 819 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 870–1,060 Median Starting Salary $51,968
#16 #16 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA Each year, Boston College awards around 338 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,440–1,540 Median Starting Salary $59,266
#17 #17 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Colgate University Hamilton, NY At Colgate University, the three most popular college majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Political Science and Government, General, and Computer Science. In fact, Colgate University awards 118 degrees every year to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,450–1,530 Median Starting Salary $54,809
#18 #18 Best College for Natural 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 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 870–1,140 Median Starting Salary $53,499
#19 #19 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Pepperdine University Malibu, CA At Pepperdine University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,270–1,430 Median Starting Salary $55,893
#20 #20 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Bethel College-North Newton North Newton, KS At Bethel College-North Newton, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 880–1,120 Median Starting Salary $55,211
#21 #21 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA At the University of California-Santa Cruz, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Behavioral Sciences, and Business/Managerial Economics. In fact, the University of California-Santa Cruz awards 684 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,180–1,390 Median Starting Salary $51,036
#22 #22 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Hofstra University Hempstead, NY At Hofstra University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Hofstra University grants 104 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,310–1,430 Median Starting Salary $56,847
#23 #23 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro San Juan, PR Every year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro awards around 56 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biomedical Sciences, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,481
#24 #24 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 794 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $56,031
#25 #25 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Gannon University Erie, PA Every year, Gannon University awards around 64 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $58,094
#26 #26 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Every year, Mount St- Joseph University awards around 24 degrees to students majoring in Special Education and Teaching, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $56,077
#27 #27 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Felician University Lodi, NJ At Felician University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Felician University grants 203 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $53,795
#28 #28 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN At Concordia College at Moorhead, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,240 Median Starting Salary $61,071
#29 #29 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN Annually, Christian Brothers University awards about 35 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,200 Median Starting Salary $52,274
#30 #30 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. California State University-Chico Chico, CA Every year, California State University-Chico awards around 537 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 920–1,190 Median Starting Salary $52,203
#31 #31 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon Bayamon, PR Each year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon grants about 33 degrees to those majoring in Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,297
#32 #32 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Harrisburg, PA At Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Game and Interactive Media Design, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,357
#33 #33 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE At the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Nebraska at Omaha grants 327 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $54,931
#34 #34 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Annually, California State University-San Bernardino awards about 694 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 890–1,150 Median Starting Salary $52,893
#35 #35 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX Each year, Dallas Baptist University awards about 85 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,220 Median Starting Salary $54,126
#36 #36 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO At the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,694
#37 #37 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK Annually, Oklahoma Baptist University grants around 32 degrees to students studying Divinity/Ministry, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,080 Median Starting Salary $56,173
#38 #38 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA At California State University-Bakersfield, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,140 Median Starting Salary $52,505
#39 #39 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Paul Smiths, NY At Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Natural Resources Management and Policy, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, and Environmental Science....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 920–1,100 Median Starting Salary $58,217
#40 #40 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI Annually, the University of Hawaii at Hilo grants around 76 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $52,549
#41 #41 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, HI Every year, the University of Hawaii-West Oahu awards around 191 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 820–1,130 Median Starting Salary $52,237
#42 #42 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Alverno College Milwaukee, WI At Alverno College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Alverno College grants 23 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $53,591
#43 #43 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Shorter University Rome, GA At Shorter University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $54,085
#44 #44 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Indiana University-East Richmond, IN Annually, Indiana University-East awards around 143 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Mathematics, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $54,261
#45 #45 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Santurce, PR Each year, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon grants around 138 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,210
#46 #46 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian San Sebastian, PR At EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian, the most popular majors students study are Nursing Science, Forensic Science and Technology, Computer Programming, and Other. In fact, EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian awards 10 degrees annually to Nursing Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#47 #47 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL Every year, St- Thomas University grants about 156 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 870–1,070 Median Starting Salary $51,989
#48 #48 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO Each year, Colorado State University Pueblo awards about 102 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Information Science/Studies, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $54,069
#49 #49 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Judson University Elgin, IL At Judson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Architecture, Psychology, and General. In fact, Judson University awards 33 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 860–1,160 Median Starting Salary $55,729
#50 #50 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan San Juan, PR Annually, EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan grants around 70 degrees to students studying Nursing Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Fashion/Apparel Design, Accounting and Business/Management, and Interior Design....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#51 #51 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. American Public University System Charles Town, WV At American Public University System, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#52 #52 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Oglala Lakota College Kyle, SD Every year, Oglala Lakota College awards around 14 degrees to students studying American Indian/Native American Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Information Technology, Social Work, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,176
#53 #53 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Excelsior University Albany, NY At Excelsior University, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- 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, 28% percent of men and 72% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the US states, New York 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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Careers

Majoring in Natural Sciences, your experience can be applied to different careers. Natural Sciences majors go on to pursue jobs including Natural Sciences Managers and Postsecondary Teachers, All Other which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Natural Sciences majors include Natural Sciences Managers, Physical Scientists, All Other and Life Scientists, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Natural Sciences majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Natural Sciences majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

791

Female Students

570 (72%)

Male Students

221 (27%)

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

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950–1,150

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

4%

27

1,460–1,560

$46,223

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

9%

49

1,490–1,560

$51,585

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

54%

39

850–1,080

$55,193

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

48%

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1,270–1,430

$55,168

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

48%

30

1,170–1,370

$56,563

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

64%

35

910–1,110

$51,776

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

85%

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1,170–1,430

$61,273

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

6%

11

1,540–1,570

$53,550

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

86%

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1,030–1,330

$57,374

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

55%

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1,030–1,300

$51,458

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

5%

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1,510–1,560

$51,239

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

88%

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1,040–1,290

$57,962

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

66%

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

91%

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870–1,060

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

14%

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