Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences
Education Levels of Biological & Physical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,426 people earned their bachelor's degree in biological & physical sciences. This earns it the #126 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 & physical sciences 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 & Physical Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for biological & physical sciences majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in biological & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences 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 & Physical Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 134 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in biological & physical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biological & physical sciences 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 & physical sciences from FIU. Of these students, 69% were women and 92% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Portland State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from Portland State University. Of these students, 61% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 62% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for biological & physical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The Evergreen State College. 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 & physical sciences from Evergreen. Of these students, 56% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from UGA. Of these students, 71% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Thomas Edison State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from TESU. About 22% of this group were women, and 26% 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 & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from UO. Of these students, 64% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from VCU. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from Pitt. Of these students, 80% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bard College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from Bard. About 59% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Notre Dame comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from Notre Dame. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for biological & physical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Hunter College. 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 & physical sciences from Hunter. About 67% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for biological & physical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport. 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 & physical sciences from Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport. About 45% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for biological & physical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is New College of Florida. 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 & physical sciences from New College. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for biological & physical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Whitworth University. 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 & physical sciences from Whitworth. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
University of Alaska Anchorage comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from UAA. Of these students, 62% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from FAU. Of these students, 62% were women and 56% 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 & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from Middle Tennessee State University. Of these students, 67% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgetown University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from Georgetown. About 72% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for biological & physical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus. 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 & physical sciences from IUP. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
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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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