2024 Best Natural Sciences Schools
29
Colleges in the United States
2,214
Natural Sciences Degrees Awarded
A degree in
natural sciences is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #345 out of 1506 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 29 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Natural Sciences Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,214 degrees in natural sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Natural Sciences School
The natural sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Natural Sciences rankings. For our Best Overall Natural Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Natural Sciences Rankings by Degree Level
The natural sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Natural Sciences Schools.
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Best Schools for Natural Sciences in the United States
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the natural sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Schools in Natural Sciences
Dominican University is a good choice for students interested in a degree in natural sciences. Located in the suburb of River Forest, Dominican U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 30th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were about 28 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at Dominican U in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
Johns Hopkins University is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in natural sciences. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.
There were roughly 26 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KS
84
Natural Sciences Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat Kansas State University if you wish to pursue a degree in natural sciences. Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #225 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means K -State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 84 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Colorado State University - Fort Collins is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in natural sciences. Located in the midsize city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #156 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Colorado State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 27 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CA
48
Natural Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Los Angeles, Loyola Marymount is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #135 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Loyola Marymount is a great university overall.
There were about 48 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Marymount in the most recent data year.
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