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#1 #1 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 46 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $46,223
#2 #2 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Daemen University grants 98 degrees every year to graduating Natural Sciences students....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 98 SAT Score 950–1,150 Median Starting Salary $55,980
#3 #3 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 84 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Natural Sciences, Psychology, Other, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 62 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $55,193
#4 #4 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Management Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $51,585
#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 Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Median Starting Salary $55,168
#6 #6 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Each year, Xavier University awards around 302 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $61,273
#7 #7 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Minerva University San Francisco, CA At Minerva University, the three most popular college majors students study are Mathematics and Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Humanities/Humanistic Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 3% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#8 #8 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $56,563
#9 #9 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 Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Dominican University grants 48 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 890–1,120 Median Starting Salary $53,499
#10 #10 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 168 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 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,962
#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 38 SAT Score 1,030–1,300 Median Starting Salary $51,458
#12 #12 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 872 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 65 SAT Score 870–1,060 Median Starting Salary $51,968
#13 #13 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, Natural Sciences, and Game and Interactive Media Design....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,357
#14 #14 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 355 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $57,374
#15 #15 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 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $51,239
#16 #16 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Annually, Johns Hopkins University grants about 181 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, Neuroscience, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,520–1,580 Median Starting Salary $53,550
#17 #17 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 980–1,160 Median Starting Salary $55,211
#18 #18 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, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 890–1,150 Median Starting Salary $53,795
#19 #19 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN Annually, Christian Brothers University awards about 45 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,020–1,200 Median Starting Salary $52,274
#20 #20 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA Each year, Boston College awards around 324 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Median Starting Salary $59,266
#21 #21 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, Intelligence, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#22 #22 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, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,450–1,530 Median Starting Salary $54,809
#23 #23 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Universidad Central de Bayamon Bayamón, PR Annually, Universidad Central de Bayamon grants around 31 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Natural Sciences, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,084
#24 #24 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, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Hofstra University grants 96 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $56,847
#25 #25 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 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Median Starting Salary $55,893
#26 #26 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN Annually, the College of Saint Benedict grants around 58 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $60,538
#27 #27 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $59,608
#28 #28 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 735 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Median Starting Salary $56,031
#29 #29 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Every year, Loyola University New Orleans grants about 76 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminology, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Public Relations, Advertising, and and Applied Communication....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,232
#30 #30 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 39 degrees to those studying Biomedical Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,481
#31 #31 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Gannon University Erie, PA Every year, Gannon University awards around 73 degrees to students studying Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,000–1,270 Median Starting Salary $58,094
#32 #32 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, Computer Programming, Other, and Forensic Science and Technology. In fact, EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian awards 24 degrees annually to Nursing Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#33 #33 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. California State University-Chico Chico, CA Every year, California State University-Chico awards around 460 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 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,203
#34 #34 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Georgian Court University Lakewood, NJ Every year, Georgian Court University awards about 104 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,260 Median Starting Salary $56,694
#35 #35 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 338 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $54,931
#36 #36 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 29 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 870–1,160 Median Starting Salary $55,729
#37 #37 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Every year, Mount St- Joseph University awards around 20 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,270 Median Starting Salary $56,077
#38 #38 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, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $53,591
#39 #39 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX Each year, Dallas Baptist University awards about 78 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,230 Median Starting Salary $54,126
#40 #40 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 726 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Sociology, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 900–1,080 Median Starting Salary $52,893
#41 #41 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Indiana University-East Richmond, IN Annually, Indiana University-East awards around 115 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 980–1,180 Median Starting Salary $54,261
#42 #42 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL Every year, St- Thomas University grants about 203 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 870–1,070 Median Starting Salary $51,989
#43 #43 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Chickasha, OK At the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,250 Median Starting Salary $53,752
#44 #44 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 63 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 880–1,130 Median Starting Salary $52,549
#45 #45 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 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $54,085
#46 #46 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Vermont State University Randolph, VT Annually, Vermont State University awards about 89 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 860–1,060 Median Starting Salary $55,193
#47 #47 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 210 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 860–1,090 Median Starting Salary $52,237
#48 #48 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 55 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,297
#49 #49 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Oglala Lakota College Kyle, SD Every year, Oglala Lakota College awards around 18 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include American Indian/Native American Studies, Social Work, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,176
#50 #50 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 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 850–1,110 Median Starting Salary $53,981
#51 #51 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Santurce, PR Each year, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon grants around 133 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 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,210
#52 #52 Best College for Natural Sciences in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR Every year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla grants around 46 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,520
#53 #53 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 23 SAT Score 910–1,110 Median Starting Salary $51,776
#54 #54 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, Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 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, 30% percent of men and 70% 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

819

Female Students

573 (69%)

Male Students

246 (30%)

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

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1,510–1,590

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

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950–1,150

$55,980

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

53%

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850–1,080

$55,193

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

9%

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1,490–1,560

$51,585

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

45%

40

1,280–1,430

$55,168

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

86%

42

1,110–1,330

$61,273

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

3%

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

44%

30

1,190–1,380

$56,563

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

90%

23

890–1,120

$53,499

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

82%

51

1,050–1,280

$57,962

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

55%

38

1,030–1,300

$51,458

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

91%

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870–1,060

$51,968

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

87%

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

80%

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1,030–1,240

$57,374

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

6%

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1,500–1,560

$51,239

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

6%

6

1,520–1,580