Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Physical Science
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Education Levels of Biological Science Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,632 students 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 | 25,627 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,632 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,153 |
| Master’s Degree | 496 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 72 |
| Graduate Certificate | 71 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 24 |
Earnings of Biological Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in biological science is $32,529. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $28,020 to a high of $33,036.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in biological science is $26,513. 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, $26,939 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,678.
The median monthly payment of a biological science graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $471.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in biological science. About 62.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 993 |
| Women | 1,639 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 220 |
| Black or African American | 200 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 660 |
| White | 1,293 |
| International Students | 71 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 188 |
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 $8,912 per year. The biological science program at Florida International University awarded 533 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 68% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. The biological science program at Portland State University awarded 185 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological science. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 173 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from Penn State University Park. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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 $7,389 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,329 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 136 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from Evergreen. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 112 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from UGA. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $7,182 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,024 per year. The biological science program at Thomas Edison State University awarded 110 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 106 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from UO. About 58% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from VCU. About 79% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 83 bachelor's degrees were handed out to biological science majors at Pitt. About 75% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $57,498 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,549 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from Bard. Of these students, 51% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $58,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,190 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 bachelor's degrees were handed out to biological science majors at Notre Dame. Of these students, 51% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The biological science program at Hunter College awarded 62 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 bachelor's degrees were handed out to biological science majors at Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport. About 36% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 bachelor's degrees were handed out to biological science majors at New College. Of these students, 58% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $46,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,456 per year. The biological science program at Whitworth University awarded 51 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 69% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,224 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,773 per year. The biological science program at University of Alaska Anchorage awarded 47 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 bachelor's degrees were handed out to biological science majors at FAU. Of these students, 68% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,396 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from Middle Tennessee State University. About 78% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in biological science from Georgetown. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
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 $9,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. The biological science program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus awarded 34 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 24,095 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 7,810 |
| International Studies | 6,197 |
| Nutrition Science | 3,815 |
| Cognitive Science | 2,650 |
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*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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