by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 17 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Natural Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 918 bachelor's degrees in natural sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The natural sciences 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for natural sciences students working on their bachelor's degree.
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 Bachelor's Degree Schools.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for natural sciences students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Dominican University is a great option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in natural sciences. Located in the large suburb of River Forest, Dominican U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Natural Sciences bachelor's degree recipients from Dominican University earn a boost of about $9,279 over the average income of natural sciences graduates.
More information about a bachelor’s in natural sciences from Dominican University
Johns Hopkins University is a great choice for students interested in a bachelor's 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.More information about a bachelor’s in natural sciences from Johns Hopkins University
It's hard to beat Kansas State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in natural sciences. Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a large student population.
Natural Sciences bachelor's degree recipients from Kansas State University earn a boost of about $2,925 over the average income of natural sciences majors.
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Loyola Marymount University is a great decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in natural sciences. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, Loyola Marymount is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.
Natural Sciences bachelor's degree recipients from Loyola Marymount University receive an earnings boost of about $2,021 over the average earnings of natural sciences graduates.
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NYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York.More information about a bachelor’s in natural sciences from New York University
Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in natural sciences from Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Chico State is a large public university located in the medium-sized city of Chico.More information about a bachelor’s in natural sciences from California State University - Chico
CSB is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Saint Joseph.More information about a bachelor’s in natural sciences from College of Saint Benedict
American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the town of Charles Town.More information about a bachelor’s in natural sciences from American Public University System
UPR Cayey is a small public university located in the suburb of Cayey.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the natural sciences program earn around $18,494 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a bachelor’s in natural sciences from University of Puerto Rico - CayeyView the Best Natural Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
One of 51 majors within the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies area of study, Natural Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Sciences | 918 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 24,095 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 7,810 |
| International Studies | 6,197 |
| Nutrition Science | 3,815 |
| Cognitive Science | 2,650 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 2,632 |
| Human Biology | 1,907 |
| Behavioral Science | 1,814 |
| Sustainability Science | 1,215 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 993 |
