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2024 Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in California

11 Colleges in California
19,123 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in biological & physical sciences, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #28 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 11 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in California ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 19,123 degrees in biological & physical sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Biological & Physical Sciences School

Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in California Your choice of biological & physical sciences school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Biological & Physical Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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

Biological & Physical Sciences Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences
Master's Degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences

The biological & physical 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 Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in California. 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 Sciences in California

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 & physical sciences degree levels they offer.

10 Top California Schools in Biological & Physical Sciences

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
64th Most Popular In CA
148 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Keck Graduate Institute is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in biological & physical sciences. KGI is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Claremont. A Best Colleges rank of #39 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means KGI is a great school overall.

There were roughly 148 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at KGI in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In CA
553 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Every student pursuing a degree in biological & physical sciences needs to look into Riverside City College. Located in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #487 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Riverside City College is a great college overall.

There were about 553 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Riverside City College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In CA
760 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Mt. San Jacinto College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biological & physical sciences. Located in the suburb of San Jacinto, MSJC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 135th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 760 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at MSJC in the most recent data year.

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Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In CA
418 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Victor Valley College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in biological & physical sciences. Located in the suburb of Victorville, Victor Valley College is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 143rd out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 418 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Victor Valley College in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In CA
389 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the rural area of Imperial, IVC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 150th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 389 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at IVC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
21st Most Popular In CA
327 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

MJC is a large public college located in the city of Modesto. A Best Colleges rank of #1164 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means MJC is a great college overall.

There were about 327 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at MJC in the most recent data year.

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American River College
Sacramento, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In CA
353 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

American River is a very large public college located in the suburb of Sacramento. This college ranks 134th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 353 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at American River in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
53rd Most Popular In CA
129 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Napa Valley College is a small public college located in the city of Napa. A Best Colleges rank of #1208 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Napa Valley College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 129 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Napa Valley College in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
51st Most Popular In CA
130 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of San Jose, Evergreen Valley College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 141st out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 130 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Evergreen Valley College in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
56th Most Popular In CA
124 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the rural area of Eureka, College of the Redwoods is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 157th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 124 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at College of the Redwoods in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Biological & Physical Sciences Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Washington 831 242
Oregon 587 292
Hawaii 267 0
Alaska 167 67

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