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Biological & Physical Science at University of Puget Sound

If you plan to study Biological & Physical Science, consider the program at University of Puget Sound. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Puget Sound sits in Tacoma, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 17 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at University of Puget Sound.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Puget Sound

University of Puget Sound primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Biological & Physical Science Rankings at University of Puget Sound

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Puget Sound’s Biological & Physical Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#5 of 90
Best Value	Washington	#5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#29 of 191
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#92 of 92
Best Value	Nationwide	#188 of 190

Earnings for Biological & Physical Science Graduates from University of Puget Sound

Graduates of University of Puget Sound’s Biological & Physical Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$21,709

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Biological & Physical Science graduates from University of Puget Sound stands at $26,629.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Biological & Physical Science graduates at University of Puget Sound, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biological & Physical Science graduates at University of Puget Sound are 82% women (14) and 18% men (3).

Biological & Physical Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Puget Sound

Of the 17 bachelor’s biological & physical science degrees awarded at University of Puget Sound, 82% were women (14) and 18% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Puget Sound.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3

Minority students account for 35% of Biological & Physical Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Puget Sound, below the national average of 50%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biological & Physical Science Concentrations at University of Puget Sound

This Biological & Physical Science program at University of Puget Sound includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biological & Physical Sciences	17

Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Physical Science Graduates

Students who finish Biological & Physical Science program at University of Puget Sound pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Biological & Physical Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$68,967

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.