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2027 Best Biological & Physical Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools

35 Colleges in the United States
1,673 Biological & Physical Science Degrees Awarded
$40,632 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biological & Physical Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 35 schools to find the best for biological & physical science students.

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Best Schools for Biological & Physical Science in the United States

See the highest-ranked biological & physical science schools offering a bachelor’s degree below.

Top Schools in Biological & Physical Science

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Our analysis ranked Purdue University Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in biological & physical science. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. Purdue University Main Campus graduates 83% of students within six years. About 18 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent 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. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,844 in student loans. See the full biological & physical science program report for Purdue University Main Campus

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University Of Notre Dame is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biological & physical science, landing the #2 spot this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Notre Dame. About 95% of students finish within six years. About 64 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at University Of Notre Dame in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from University Of Notre Dame generally make around $75,418. University Of Notre Dame graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Read more about the biological & physical science program at University Of Notre Dame

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Washington State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best biological & physical science schools. Located in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public university. Washington State University graduates 60% of students within six years. About 12 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Washington State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from Washington State University generally make around $46,288. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biological & physical science from Washington State University

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

Cuny Hunter College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biological & physical science, ranking #4. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public university. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 74 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Cuny Hunter College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from Cuny Hunter College generally make around $36,362. Students borrow a median of $10,348 to complete this degree. Get the full biological & physical science details for Cuny Hunter College

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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Students looking for a strong biological & physical science program will find one at Adelphi University, which ranked #5. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Garden City. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Adelphi University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biological & physical science program make about $51,037 in their early career. Adelphi University graduates carry a median of $25,487 in student loans. See the full biological & physical science program report for Adelphi University

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Thomas Edison State College came in at #6 for biological & physical science this year. Located in the city of Trenton, Thomas Edison State College is a large public university. Thomas Edison State College awarded about 51 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from Thomas Edison State College generally make around $69,480. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree. See the full biological & physical science program report for Thomas Edison State College

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University came in at #7 for biological & physical science this year. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. About 95% of students finish within six years. Georgetown University awarded about 45 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Biological & Physical Science graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $22,631 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biological & physical science from Georgetown University

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Florida Atlantic University earned the #8 position for biological & physical science this year. Set in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. Florida Atlantic University awarded about 89 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Biological & Physical Science graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median of $49,340 early in their careers. Florida Atlantic University graduates carry a median of $20,212 in student loans. See the full biological & physical science program report for Florida Atlantic University

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #9 for biological & physical science this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. About 165 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent year. Biological & Physical Science graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $34,380 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the biological & physical science program at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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University Of Oregon placed #10 among the best biological & physical science schools. University Of Oregon is a very large public school located in the city of Eugene. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 65 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Oregon in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & physical science program make about $38,285 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,917. More information about a degree in biological & physical science from University Of Oregon

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus landed the #11 spot for biological & physical science this year. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. About 86% of students finish within six years. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus awarded about 123 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus generally make around $35,639. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Get the full biological & physical science details for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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University Of Georgia earned the #12 position for biological & physical science this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. University Of Georgia awarded about 96 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Biological & Physical Science graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $25,508 early in their careers. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $20,600 in student loans. More information about a degree in biological & physical science from University Of Georgia

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Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Bard College landed the #13 spot for biological & physical science this year. Bard College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Annandale-On-Hudson. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Bard College awarded about 100 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Biological & Physical Science graduates of Bard College earn a median of $39,296 early in their careers. Bard College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in biological & physical science from Bard College

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Western Washington University came in at #14 for biological & physical science this year. Located in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public university. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 15 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Western Washington University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from Western Washington University generally make around $41,118. Students borrow a median of $19,574 to complete this degree. Get the full biological & physical science details for Western Washington University

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Fordham University landed the #15 spot for biological & physical science this year. Set in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. Fordham University awarded about 32 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Biological & Physical Science graduates of Fordham University earn a median of $29,958 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,250. See the full biological & physical science program report for Fordham University

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Florida International University landed the #16 spot for biological & physical science this year. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public university. Florida International University graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 147 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Florida International University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from Florida International University generally make around $52,517. Florida International University graduates carry a median of $19,349 in student loans. Get the full biological & physical science details for Florida International University

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Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best biological & physical science schools. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Indiana. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus graduates 54% of students within six years. About 20 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus generally make around $25,311. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,419 in student loans. See the full biological & physical science program report for Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus

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Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Dominican University came in at #18 for biological & physical science this year. Set in the suburb of River Forest, Dominican University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Dominican University in the most recent year. Students who receive their biological & physical science degree from Dominican University earn around $45,546 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,236 to complete this degree. Get the full biological & physical science details for Dominican University

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Spalding University
Louisville, KY

Spalding University earned the #19 position for biological & physical science this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Louisville. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. About 11 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Spalding University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biological & physical science program make about $51,978 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $29,862 to complete this degree. Get the full biological & physical science details for Spalding University

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Palmer College Of Chiropractic Davenport earned the #20 position for biological & physical science this year. Palmer College Of Chiropractic Davenport is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Davenport. Palmer College Of Chiropractic Davenport awarded about 56 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & physical science degree from Palmer College Of Chiropractic Davenport earn around $49,093 in the first couple years of their career. Read more about the biological & physical science program at Palmer College Of Chiropractic Davenport

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Middle Tennessee State University came in at #21 for biological & physical science this year. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 49 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Middle Tennessee State University in the most recent data year. Biological & Physical Science graduates of Middle Tennessee State University earn a median of $31,125 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,750. See the full biological & physical science program report for Middle Tennessee State University

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Virginia Wesleyan College
Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Wesleyan College landed the #22 spot for biological & physical science this year. Set in the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia Wesleyan College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 42% of students finish within six years. About 11 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Virginia Wesleyan College in the most recent year. Graduates of the biological & physical science program make about $45,517 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,925. More information about a degree in biological & physical science from Virginia Wesleyan College

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Grand Valley State University came in at #23 for biological & physical science this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Allendale. Grand Valley State University graduates 67% of students within six years. Grand Valley State University awarded about 10 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Biological & Physical Science graduates of Grand Valley State University earn a median of $44,525 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full biological & physical science details for Grand Valley State University

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Virginia Commonwealth University placed #24 among the best biological & physical science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Richmond. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 59 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biological & physical science program make about $36,709 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,975. Get the full biological & physical science details for Virginia Commonwealth University

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University Of Alaska Anchorage landed the #25 spot for biological & physical science this year. Located in the city of Anchorage, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a large public university. About 28% of students finish within six years. University Of Alaska Anchorage awarded about 19 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from University Of Alaska Anchorage generally make around $32,699. University Of Alaska Anchorage graduates carry a median of $17,354 in student loans. More information about a degree in biological & physical science from University Of Alaska Anchorage

Rest of the Top 35 Biological & Physical Science Schools

These schools also placed among the best for biological & physical science this year:

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Other Biological & Physical Science Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 35 schools evaluated.

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