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2024 Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in Pennsylvania

2 Colleges in Pennsylvania
332 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$31,066 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.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for biological & physical science students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 332 degrees in biological & physical science to qualified students.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Biological Science

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Best Schools for Biological & Physical Science in Pennsylvania

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.

Top Pennsylvania Schools in Biological Science

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
83 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$28,816 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in biological & physical science has to look into University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Pitt is a very large public university located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

There were about 83 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the biological science program make around $28,816 in the first couple years of their career.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$23,702 Median Starting Salary
$26,000 Median Student Debt

It is difficult to beat Clarion University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a degree in biological & physical science. Located in the remote town of Clarion, Clarion University is a public university with a small student population.

There were about 18 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Clarion University in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the biological science program make an average of $23,702 for their early career.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
2.9% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in biological & physical science has to take a look at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus. IUP is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Indiana.

There were roughly 34 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at IUP in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the biological science program make an average of $25,473 in their early career salary.

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Best Biological & Physical Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 333 322
Maryland 279 73
New Jersey 273 374
District of Columbia 188 36

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One of 51 majors within the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies area of study, Biological & Physical Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Biological Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Biological & Physical Sciences 332

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 510
International Studies 348
Computational Science 291
Interdisciplinary Studies 267
Sustainability Science 168
Systems Theory 159
Nutrition Science 137
Behavioral Science 132
Cognitive Science 107
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 77

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