Biological & Physical Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 200 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for biological & physical science students pursuing a degree.
Choosing a Great Biological & Physical Science School
The biological & physical science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we built our Best Biological & Physical Science Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Biological & Physical Science Rankings by Degree Level
We offer several rankings, including this Best Biological & Physical Science Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Best Schools for Biological & Physical Science in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biological & physical science degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than University Of Virginia Main Campus this year for biological & physical science. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates 96% of students within six years. About 58 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent year. Biological & Physical Science graduates of University Of Virginia Main Campus earn a median of $69,126 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,627 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best biological & physical science schools. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 975 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent year. Graduates of the biological & physical science program make about $57,819 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,275.
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A rank of #3 makes Purdue University Main Campus one of the top schools for biological & physical science. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & physical science degree from Purdue University Main Campus earn around $63,111 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,844 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong biological & physical science program will find one at George Mason University, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. George Mason University awarded about 12 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & physical science degree from George Mason University earn around $63,131 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529.
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University Of Notre Dame came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best biological & physical science schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Notre Dame. About 95% of students finish within six years. University Of Notre Dame awarded about 64 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & physical science program make about $75,418 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000.
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The University Of Texas Medical Branch placed #6 among the best biological & physical science schools. The University Of Texas Medical Branch is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Galveston. The University Of Texas Medical Branch awarded about 32 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from The University Of Texas Medical Branch generally make around $79,793. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree.
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Washington State University came in at #7 for biological & physical science this year. Set in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. Washington State University awarded about 12 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Biological & Physical Science graduates of Washington State University earn a median of $46,288 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree.
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Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #8 spot for biological & physical science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 130 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $96,037. Typical student debt for the program is $25,120.
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University Of Rhode Island came in at #9 for biological & physical science this year. University Of Rhode Island is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kingston. About 72% of students finish within six years. University Of Rhode Island awarded about 35 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & physical science degree from University Of Rhode Island earn around $52,821 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Rhode Island graduates carry a median of $23,432 in student loans.
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Cuny Hunter College landed the #10 spot for biological & physical science this year. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Cuny Hunter College awarded about 74 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & physical science degree from Cuny Hunter College earn around $36,362 in the first couple years of their career. Cuny Hunter College graduates carry a median of $10,348 in student loans.
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Adelphi University landed the #11 spot for biological & physical science this year. Adelphi University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Garden City. Adelphi University graduates 67% of students within six years. Adelphi University awarded about 10 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & physical science program make about $51,037 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,487 to complete this degree.
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Georgetown University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best biological & physical science schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 45 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biological & physical science program make about $22,631 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,750.
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Florida Atlantic University came in at #13 for biological & physical science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Boca Raton. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 89 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Florida Atlantic University in the most recent year. Students who receive their biological & physical science degree from Florida Atlantic University earn around $49,340 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,212.
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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #14 for biological & physical science this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 165 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Biological & Physical Science graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $34,380 early in their careers. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans.
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University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth landed the #15 spot for biological & physical science this year. Set in the suburb of North Dartmouth, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. About 20 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth generally make around $54,669. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth graduates carry a median of $27,106 in student loans.
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De Anza College landed the #16 spot for biological & physical science this year. Set in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 237 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at De Anza College in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $7,271.
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University Of Oregon earned the #17 position for biological & physical science this year. Located in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public university. University Of Oregon graduates 72% of students within six years. About 65 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at University Of Oregon in the most recent year. Graduates of the biological & physical science program make about $38,285 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,917 to complete this degree.
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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best biological & physical science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 136 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & physical science degree from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn around $35,639 in the first couple years of their career. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans.
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San Joaquin Delta College landed the #19 spot for biological & physical science this year. Located in the city of Stockton, San Joaquin Delta College is a very large public university. About 417 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at San Joaquin Delta College in the most recent year. Biological & Physical Science graduates of San Joaquin Delta College earn a median of $65,168 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $6,382 to complete this degree.
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University Of Georgia landed the #20 spot for biological & physical science this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 96 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & physical science degree from University Of Georgia earn around $25,508 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $20,600 in student loans.
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Miracosta College earned the #21 position for biological & physical science this year. Set in the suburb of Oceanside, Miracosta College is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Miracosta College awarded about 210 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year.
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Santiago Canyon College placed #22 among the best biological & physical science schools. Located in the city of Orange, Santiago Canyon College is a very large public university. There were roughly 140 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Santiago Canyon College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & physical science degree from Santiago Canyon College earn around $34,100 in the first couple years of their career. Santiago Canyon College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans.
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Bard College came in at #23 for biological & physical science this year. Set in the rural area of Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 100 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Bard College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from Bard College generally make around $39,296. Bard College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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College Of Lake County landed the #24 spot for biological & physical science this year. Located in the suburb of Grayslake, College Of Lake County is a very large public university. About 155 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at College Of Lake County in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from College Of Lake County generally make around $37,724. Typical student debt for the program is $7,833.
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Western Washington University came in at #25 for biological & physical science this year. Western Washington University is a large public school located in the city of Bellingham. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 15 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Western Washington University in the most recent year. Biological & Physical Science graduates of Western Washington University earn a median of $41,118 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,574 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 Biological & Physical Science Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s biological & physical science ranking:
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 · 200 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).
