Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Physical Science
Education Levels of Biological Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,426 people earned their bachelor's degree in biological science. This earns it the #119 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biological science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 23,920 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,426 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,342 |
| Master’s Degree | 551 |
| Graduate Certificate | 112 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 83 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 35 |
Earnings of Biological Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in biological science is $34,380. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $30,800 and the high is $37,636.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in biological science is $25,100. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $39,418 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,916.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $298.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in biological science. About 65.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 850 |
| Women | 1,576 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 207 |
| Black or African American | 193 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 674 |
| White | 1,094 |
| International Students | 75 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 183 |
Most Popular Biological Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 134 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in biological science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biological science students seekinga bachelor's degree is Florida International University. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 533 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from FIU. Of these students, 69% were women and 92% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that FIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,380.
Portland State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological science. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from Portland State University. Of these students, 61% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Portland State University biological science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,380.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological science. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 62% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus biological science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,380.
The Evergreen State College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological science. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,845 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from Evergreen. Of these students, 56% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Evergreen graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,380.
University of Georgia comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological science. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from UGA. Of these students, 71% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biological science at University of Georgia make a median salary of 34,380.
The 6th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Thomas Edison State University. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,150 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from TESU. About 22% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that TESU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,380.
University of Oregon comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological science. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from UO. Of these students, 64% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Oregon biological science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,380.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological science. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from VCU. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Virginia Commonwealth University biological science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,380.
The 9th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from Pitt. Of these students, 80% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biological science at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus make a median salary of 34,380.
The 10th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Bard College. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from Bard. About 59% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biological science at Bard College make a median salary of 34,380.
University of Notre Dame comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological science. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from Notre Dame. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. University of Notre Dame biological science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,380.
Hunter College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological science. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from Hunter. About 67% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biological science at Hunter College make a median salary of 34,380.
Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological science. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport. About 45% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,380.
New College of Florida is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological science. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,227 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,555 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from New College. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biological science at New College of Florida make a median salary of 34,380.
Whitworth University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological science. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,924 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from Whitworth. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Whitworth University biological science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,380.
University of Alaska Anchorage comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological science. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,192 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from UAA. Of these students, 62% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UAA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,380.
Florida Atlantic University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological science. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from FAU. Of these students, 62% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biological science at Florida Atlantic University make a median salary of 34,380.
Middle Tennessee State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological science. Roughly 22,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from Middle Tennessee State University. Of these students, 67% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Middle Tennessee State University biological science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,380.
Georgetown University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological science. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from Georgetown. About 72% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Georgetown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,380.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological science. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from IUP. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus biological science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,380.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 20,010 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 7,757 |
| International Studies | 5,174 |
| Nutrition Science | 3,456 |
| Cognitive Science | 2,797 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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