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#1

#1 Best College for Natural 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 somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,080–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$16,990

Median Starting Salary

$53,385

#2

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

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,040–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$21,294

Median Starting Salary

$54,821

#3

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

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

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

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,110–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$17,075

Median Starting Salary

$52,550

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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, 82% percent of men and 18% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the US states, Colorado 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 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other and Natural Sciences Managers which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Natural Sciences majors include Physical Scientists, All Other, Life Scientists, All Other and Postsecondary Teachers, 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
11
Female Students
2 (18%)
Male Students
9 (81%)

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