by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 9 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of biological & physical science. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 982 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The biological science bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for biological & physical science students working on their bachelor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Biological & Physical Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college decision.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in biological & physical science.
Florida International University is a great decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in biological & physical science. FIU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Miami.More information about a bachelor’s in biological & physical science from Florida International University
It's hard to beat University of Georgia if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in biological & physical science. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the biological science program report average early career income of $12,715.
More information about a bachelor’s in biological & physical science from University of Georgia
Virginia Commonwealth University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in biological & physical science. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the biological science program make an average of $28,313 for their early career.
More information about a bachelor’s in biological & physical science from Virginia Commonwealth University
It is difficult to beat Mississippi State University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in biological & physical science. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biological & physical science from Mississippi State University
USF Tampa is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tampa.
Bachelor's recipients from the biological & physical science degree program at University of South Florida - Main Campus earn $20,341 more than the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.
More information about a bachelor’s in biological & physical science from University of South Florida - Main Campus
FAU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Boca Raton.More information about a bachelor’s in biological & physical science from Florida Atlantic University
Located in the small city of Sarasota, New College is a public college with a small student population.
Soon after graduating, biological science bachelor's recipients generally earn around $25,771 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a bachelor’s in biological & physical science from New College of Florida
Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, VWU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biological & physical science from Virginia Wesleyan University
Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the biological science program earn about $24,501 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a bachelor’s in biological & physical science from Middle Tennessee State UniversityExplore the best biological & physical science colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 637 |
| Georgia | 224 | 112 |
| Tennessee | 220 | 37 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 3 |
| Virginia | 213 | 148 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 0 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 6 |
| Alabama | 184 | 3 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 13 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 17 |
| West Virginia | 147 | 6 |
Biological & Physical Science is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Sciences | 982 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 6,113 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 4,144 |
| International Studies | 970 |
| Behavioral Science | 598 |
| Nutrition Science | 562 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 385 |
| Sustainability Science | 259 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 228 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 215 |
| Cognitive Science | 93 |
