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2024 Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in California

11 Colleges in California
19,123 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$27,689 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 11 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of biological & physical science. Combined, these schools handed out 19,123 degrees in biological & physical science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Biological & Physical Science School

Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in California 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
Master's Degrees in Biological Science
Doctor's Degrees in Biological Science

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. 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 California

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 California Schools in Biological Science

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

It is hard to beat Keck Graduate Institute if you wish to pursue a degree in biological & physical science. KGI is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Claremont. A Best Colleges rank of #39 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means KGI is a great school overall.

There were approximately 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 degree program at Keck Graduate Institute make $42,279 more than the average college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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

It's difficult to beat Riverside City College if you want to pursue a degree in biological & physical science. 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 make around $27,551 in the first couple years of their career.

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

Mt. San Jacinto College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in biological & physical science. 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 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 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 make around $22,815 for their early career.

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

Every student who is interested in biological & physical science needs to check out Victor Valley College. Located in the suburb of Victorville, Victor Valley College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 143rd out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 418 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Victor Valley College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the biological science program earn about $27,787 in their early career salary.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
389 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
32.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the rural area of Imperial, IVC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 150th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 389 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at IVC in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, biological science degree recipients typically make an average of $16,769 at the beginning of their careers.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
327 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
19.0% Growth in Graduates

MJC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Modesto. A Best Colleges rank of #1164 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means MJC is a great college overall.

There were about 327 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at MJC 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 earnings of $20,526.

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American River College
Sacramento, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
353 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$25,407 Median Starting Salary

American River is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Sacramento. This college ranks 134th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 353 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at American River in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the biological science program make around $25,407 in their early career salary.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
129 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$28,820 Median Starting Salary

Napa Valley College is a small public college located in the city of Napa. A Best Colleges rank of #1208 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Napa Valley College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 129 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Napa Valley College 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 earnings of $28,820.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
130 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
36.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of San Jose, Evergreen Valley College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 141st out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 130 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Evergreen Valley College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biological science program report average early career earnings of $26,385.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
124 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$31,222 Median Starting Salary

Located in the rural area of Eureka, College of the Redwoods is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 157th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 124 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at College of the Redwoods in the most recent year we have data available. Those biological & physical science students who get their degree from College of the Redwoods make $3,533 more than the standard biological science graduate.

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Best Biological & Physical Science Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Biological & Physical Science Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
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 19,123

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 4,961
Cognitive Science 1,765
International Studies 1,569
Nutrition Science 1,195
Human Biology 609
Behavioral Science 570
Mathematics & Computer Science 475
Gerontology 285
Sustainability Science 219
Interdisciplinary Studies 200

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