2025 Best Natural Sciences Schools
21
Colleges in the United States
2,514
Natural Sciences Degrees Awarded
A degree in
natural sciences is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #345 out of 1506 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
College Factual looked at 21 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Natural Sciences Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,514 degrees in natural sciences annually.
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Choosing a Great Natural Sciences School
The natural sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Natural Sciences rankings. For our Best Overall Natural Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Natural Sciences Rankings by Degree Level
The natural sciences 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 Natural Sciences Schools.
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Best Schools for Natural Sciences in the United States
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the natural sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Schools in Natural Sciences
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MA
35
Natural Sciences Degrees Awarded
Harvard University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in natural sciences. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Harvard is a great university overall.
There were approximately 35 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at Harvard in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in natural sciences from Harvard University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KS
67
Natural Sciences Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat Kansas State University if you wish to pursue a degree in natural sciences. Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #269 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means K -State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 67 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in natural sciences from Kansas State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
33
Natural Sciences Degrees Awarded
Johns Hopkins University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in natural sciences. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.
There were about 33 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in natural sciences from Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CA
44
Natural Sciences Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in natural sciences needs to take a look at Loyola Marymount University. Located in the city of Los Angeles, Loyola Marymount is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #222 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Loyola Marymount is a great university overall.
There were about 44 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Marymount in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in natural sciences from Loyola Marymount University
Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #108 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means ASU - Tempe is a great university overall.
There were roughly 7 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in natural sciences from Arizona State University - Tempe
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In NY
NYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #16 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.
There were about 29 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CO
Located in the midsize city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #178 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Colorado State is a great university overall.
There were about 25 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in natural sciences from Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In HI
59
Natural Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Honolulu, Kapiolani CC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 5th out of 10 schools for overall quality in the state of Hawaii.
There were roughly 59 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at Kapiolani CC in the most recent year we have data available.
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Temple is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #97 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Temple is a great university overall.
There were about 18 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
68
Natural Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Los Angeles, Cal State LA is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 87th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 68 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cal State LA in the most recent data year.
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