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2024 Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

16 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
1,049 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$36,058 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in biological & physical science, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #38 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 16 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of biological & physical science. Combined, these schools handed out 1,049 degrees in biological & physical science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Biological & Physical Science School

Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region The biological science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biological & Physical Science rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for biological & physical science schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Biological & Physical Science Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Biological Science
Bachelor's Degrees in Biological Science
Master's Degrees in Biological Science
Doctor's Degrees in Biological Science

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Biological & Physical Science in the Middle Atlantic Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the biological science degree levels they offer.

10 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Biological Science

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
92 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
18.5% Growth in Graduates

Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a good choice for students interested in a degree in biological & physical science. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the city of New Brunswick. A Best Colleges rank of #98 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.

There were roughly 92 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Those biological & physical science students who get their degree from Rutgers University - New Brunswick make $38,240 more than the average biological science student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MD
12.0% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Maryland - College Park if you wish to pursue a degree in biological & physical science. UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of College Park. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were approximately 25 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In NY
50.0% Growth in Graduates

New York University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in biological & physical science. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #27 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were about 2 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
76 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$28,816 Median Starting Salary

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a good decision for students interested in a degree in biological & physical science. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #79 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.

There were approximately 76 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the biological science program earn an average of $28,816 for their early career.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$14,165 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.

There were approximately 34 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the biological science program make around $14,165 in the first couple years of working.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
116 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$49,000 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Trenton, TESU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 9th out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were about 116 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at TESU in the most recent data year. Those biological & physical science students who get their degree from Thomas Edison State University make $12,942 more than the standard biological science student.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In NY
70.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #253 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SUNY Stony Brook is a great university overall.

There were roughly 10 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent year we have data available.

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Touro College
New York, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NY
118 Biological Science Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of New York, Touro is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population. This college ranks 31st out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 118 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Touro in the most recent year we have data available.

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The New School
New York, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In NY
11.1% Growth in Graduates

New School University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #208 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means New School University is a great school overall.

There were approximately 9 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at New School University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
77 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$30,818 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 56th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 77 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Bard in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the biological science program make an average of $30,818 in the first couple years of their career.

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Best Biological & Physical Science Colleges by State

Explore the best biological & physical science schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Pennsylvania334329
New York333322
Maryland27973
New Jersey273374
District of Columbia18836

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Biological & Physical Science is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.

Biological Science Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
Biological & Physical Sciences1,049

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies3,561
Sustainability Science798
Nutrition Science737
Interdisciplinary Studies704
Human Biology663
Behavioral Science615
International Studies577
Computational Science549
Data Analytics527
Data Science467

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