2024 Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia
10
Colleges in Virginia
1,382
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 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,382 degrees in biological & physical sciences to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Biological & Physical Sciences School
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
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 Virginia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Biological & Physical Sciences in Virginia
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 Virginia Schools in Biological & Physical Sciences
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In VA
It is difficult to beat University of Virginia - Main Campus if you want to pursue a degree in biological & physical sciences. Located in the small 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 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.
There were about 20 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In VA
98
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in biological & physical sciences needs to check out Virginia Commonwealth University. VCU is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Richmond. A Best Colleges rank of #240 out of 2,217 schools 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 year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Virginia Commonwealth University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In VA
367
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Northern Virginia Community College is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in biological & physical sciences. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Annandale. A Best Colleges rank of #385 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Northern Virginia Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 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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Virginia Wesleyan University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in biological & physical sciences. VWU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Virginia Beach. This university ranks 39th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were roughly 13 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at VWU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Virginia Wesleyan University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In VA
184
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Lord Fairfax Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Middletown. This college ranks 43rd out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were about 184 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Lord Fairfax Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Lord Fairfax Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In VA
154
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Reynolds Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Richmond. A Best Colleges rank of #1622 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Reynolds Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 154 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Reynolds Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In VA
241
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1488 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Tidewater Community College is a great college overall.
There were about 241 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Tidewater Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In VA
Located in the rural area of Weyers Cave, BRCC is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 53rd out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were about 28 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at BRCC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Blue Ridge Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In VA
98
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
TNCC is a medium-sized public college located in the midsize city of Hampton. This college ranks 50th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were approximately 98 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at TNCC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Thomas Nelson Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In VA
87
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized city of Roanoke, Virginia Western Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 51st out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were approximately 87 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Western Community College in the most recent data year.
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