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2024 Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

21 Colleges in the Southeast Region
2,262 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 21 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,262 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 the Southeast Region The biological & physical sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biological & Physical Sciences rankings. 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.

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.

Pick Your Biological & Physical Sciences Degree Level

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

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast 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 Sciences in the Southeast 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 & physical sciences degree levels they offer.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Biological & Physical Sciences

1
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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In VA

William & Mary is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in biological & physical sciences. William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg. A Best Colleges rank of #111 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.

There were approximately 3 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In FL
533 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Every student pursuing a degree in biological & physical sciences has to look into Florida International University. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #183 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means FIU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 533 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent year we have data available.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In VA

University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biological & physical sciences. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were approximately 20 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In VA

Any student who is interested in biological & physical sciences has to look into George Mason University. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 7 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In GA
112 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

UGA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 112 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In VA
98 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

VCU is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Richmond. A Best Colleges rank of #240 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 98 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent data year.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In LA

Located in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were roughly 9 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
367 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Annandale. A Best Colleges rank of #385 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Northern Virginia Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 367 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In FL

Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #229 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USF Tampa is a great university overall.

There were roughly 8 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year.

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10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AL
42.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Mobile, USA is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 7 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at USA in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Biological & Physical Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best biological & physical sciences colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 637
North Carolina 710 3
Georgia 690 112
Virginia 630 1,382
Tennessee 624 37
South Carolina 530 1
Kentucky 518 8
Mississippi 501 14
Alabama 500 10
Louisiana 489 11
Arkansas 466 39
West Virginia 410 6

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