2024 Best Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Biological & Physical Science is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #6 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 219 associate degrees in biological & physical science to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

• Best Associate Degree Schools List

Average Early-Career Salaries

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on biological & physical science students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of biological & physical science students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Student Debt - How much debt biological & physical science students go into to obtain their associate degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized biological & physical science related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for biological & physical science students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Biological & Physical Science in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in biological & physical science.

Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for an Associate in Biological Science

1

Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ

40 Annual Graduates

$10,562 Median Student Debt

Thomas Edison State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in biological & physical science. TESU is a medium-sized public university located in the small city of Trenton.More information about a associate in biological & physical science from Thomas Edison State University

2

Sussex County Community College
Newton, NJ

39 Annual Graduates

$23,260 Median Starting Salary

Sussex County Community College is a great decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in biological & physical science. Sussex County Community College is a small public college located in the fringe town of Newton.

After graduating, biological science associate recipients usually make an average of $23,260 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a associate in biological & physical science from Sussex County Community College

Best Biological & Physical Science Colleges by State

Explore the best biological & physical science schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania	179	3
New Jersey	137	175
Maryland	126	41

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Biological & Physical Science Related Rankings by Major

Biological & Physical Science is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.

Biological Science Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Biological & Physical Sciences	219

Most Popular Majors Related to Biological Science

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	512
Interdisciplinary Studies	78
International Studies	23
Natural Sciences	22
Mathematics & Computer Science	10
Cultural Studies & Analysis	9
Gerontology	2
Multicultural & Diversity Studies	2
Human Computer Interaction	2
Museum Studies	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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.