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2024 Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in the Far Western US Region

19 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
19,724 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$28,089 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in biological & physical science, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #38 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 19 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of biological & physical science. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 19,724 degrees in biological & physical science during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Biological & Physical Science School

Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in the Far Western US Region The biological science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biological & Physical Science rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for biological & physical science schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Biological & Physical Science Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Biological Science
Bachelor's Degrees in Biological Science
Master's Degrees in Biological Science
Doctor's Degrees in Biological Science

The biological science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in the Far Western US Region. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Biological & Physical Science in the Far Western US Region

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 science degree levels they offer.

10 Top Far Western US Region Schools in Biological Science

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
148 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$69,968 Median Starting Salary

Keck Graduate Institute is a great option for students interested in a degree in biological & physical science. KGI is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Claremont. A Best Colleges rank of #39 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means KGI is a great school overall.

There were roughly 148 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at KGI in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the biological & physical science major at Keck Graduate Institute earn $41,879 more than the typical college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
106 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$29,003 Median Starting Salary

University of Oregon is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in biological & physical science. UO is a fairly large public university located in the city of Eugene. A Best Colleges rank of #195 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UO is a great university overall.

There were about 106 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at UO in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the biological science program state that they receive average early career wages of $29,003.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
185 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
13.5% Growth in Graduates

Portland State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biological & physical science. Portland State University is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Portland. A Best Colleges rank of #462 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Portland State University is a great university overall.

There were about 185 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Portland State University in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the biological & physical science major at Portland State University make $3,932 above the typical college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In WA
7.4% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat Western Washington University if you want to pursue a degree in biological & physical science. WWU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Bellingham. A Best Colleges rank of #215 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WWU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 27 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at WWU in the most recent data year.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$34,602 Median Starting Salary
$22,311 Median Student Debt

Located in the town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #175 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Wazzu is a great university overall.

There were roughly 12 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Wazzu in the most recent data year. Biological & Physical Science degree recipients from Washington State University get an earnings boost of approximately $6,513 over the typical earnings of biological & physical science graduates.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
51 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$24,842 Median Starting Salary

Whitworth is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Spokane. A Best Colleges rank of #553 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Whitworth is a great university overall.

There were roughly 51 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Whitworth in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the biological science program earn about $24,842 in the first couple years of their career.

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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
553 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
6.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #487 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Riverside City College is a great college overall.

There were about 553 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Riverside City College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the biological science program earn around $27,551 in the first couple years of working.

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MSJC crest
Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
760 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
12.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized suburb of San Jacinto, MSJC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 135th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 760 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at MSJC in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the biological science program earn around $22,815 in the first couple years of working.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$21,709 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

Located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma, Puget Sound is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #348 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Puget Sound is a great university overall.

There were roughly 16 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Puget Sound in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the biological science program report average early career earnings of $21,709.

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Victor Valley College crest
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
418 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$27,787 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Victorville, Victor Valley College is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 143rd out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 418 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Victor Valley College in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the biological science program earn around $27,787 in the first couple years of working.

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Best Biological & Physical Science Colleges by State

Explore the best biological & physical science colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 330 18,803
Washington 300 242
Oregon 266 292
Hawaii 164 0
Alaska 119 67

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

Biological Science Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Biological & Physical Sciences 19,724

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 5,729
International Studies 1,870
Cognitive Science 1,775
Nutrition Science 1,498
Human Biology 830
Behavioral Science 682
Interdisciplinary Studies 576
Mathematics & Computer Science 540
Sustainability Science 388
Gerontology 383

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