by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 8 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Biological & Physical Science Doctor's Degree Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 72 doctor's degrees in biological & physical science during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The biological science doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for biological & physical science students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biological & Physical Science Doctor's Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in biological & physical science.
It's difficult to beat Keck Graduate Institute if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in biological & physical science. KGI is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Claremont.More information about a doctorate in biological & physical science from Keck Graduate Institute
Rice University is a great option for students pursuing a doctor's degree in biological & physical science. Rice is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Houston.More information about a doctorate in biological & physical science from Rice University
University of Maryland - College Park is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in biological & physical science. UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of College Park.More information about a doctorate in biological & physical science from University of Maryland - College Park
It's hard to beat Rutgers University - New Brunswick if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in biological & physical science. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the city of New Brunswick.More information about a doctorate in biological & physical science from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
William & Mary is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in biological & physical science. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in biological & physical science from William & Mary
GMU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.More information about a doctorate in biological & physical science from George Mason University
Louisiana Tech is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Ruston.More information about a doctorate in biological & physical science from Louisiana Tech University
USA is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Mobile.More information about a doctorate in biological & physical science from University of South Alabama
Wright State University - Main Campus is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Dayton.More information about a doctorate in biological & physical science from Wright State University - Main Campus
UAF is a medium-sized public university located in the small suburb of Fairbanks.More information about a doctorate in biological & physical science from University of Alaska Fairbanks
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One of 51 majors within the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies area of study, Biological & Physical Science has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Sciences | 72 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 213 |
| Nutrition Science | 182 |
| Behavioral Science | 138 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 47 |
| Cognitive Science | 44 |
| Marine Science | 36 |
| Systems Theory | 33 |
| Computational Science | 33 |
| Sustainability Science | 33 |
| Gerontology | 27 |
