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#1

#1 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

17

SAT Score

1,070–1,300

Median Starting Salary

$56,031
#2

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

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 148 degrees to students majoring in Experimental Psychology, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Management Science, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,040–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$54,710
#3

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

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 251 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,020–1,250

Median Starting Salary

$54,581
#4

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

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

At Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,050–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$53,077
#5

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

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Every year, Lincoln University grants around 25 degrees to students studying Agriculture, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

800–1,040

Median Starting Salary

$52,505
#6

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

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1433 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,060–1,260

Median Starting Salary

$50,226
#7

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

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Every year, Northeastern State University awards around 169 degrees to students majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

930–1,140

Median Starting Salary

$53,571
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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, 36% percent of men and 64% 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 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
44
Female Students
28 (63%)
Male Students
16 (36%)

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