2027 Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

Biological & Physical Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their biological & physical sciences programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for biological & physical sciences students.

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• Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

Best Schools for Biological & Physical Sciences in the Rocky Mountains Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall biological & physical sciences education in the Rocky Mountains Region.

Top Schools in Biological & Physical Sciences

1

University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

28 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

$46,202 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs, our #1 school for biological & physical sciences. This large public university is located in the city of Colorado Springs. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs graduates 47% of students within six years. There were roughly 28 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & physical sciences degree from University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs earn around $46,202 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs graduates carry a median of $23,559 in student loans. More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs

2

Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

$51,302 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong biological & physical sciences program will find one at Laramie County Community College, which ranked #2. Set in the rural area of Cheyenne, Laramie County Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Laramie County Community College awarded about 14 biological & physical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & physical sciences program make about $51,302 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,309 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Laramie County Community College

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.