Biological & Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 310 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Biological & Physical Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and52% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.4% of Biological & Physical Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biological & Physical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 28,033 people earned theirBiological & Physical Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biological & Physical Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 40 |
| Associate’s Degree | 23,421 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 2,352 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,126 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 94 |
Earnings of Biological & Physical Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Biological & Physical Sciences of $45,280 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,503 |
| 4 years | $45,280 |
| 5 years | $54,313 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Biological & Physical Sciences majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Biological & Physical Sciences. About 68.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 751 |
| Women | 1,601 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biological & Physical Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,049 | 44.6% |
| Asian | 203 | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 653 | 27.8% |
| Black or African American | 184 | 7.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 119 | 5.1% |
| Race Unknown | 54 | 2.3% |
| International Students | 79 | 3.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biological & Physical Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 382 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Biological & Physical Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
Pasadena City College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,021 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 924 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Pierce College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 837 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Jacinto Community College District is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 652 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Victor Valley College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 552 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 510 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 490 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Allan Hancock College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 457 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sierra College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 456 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ventura College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 434 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Contra Costa College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 418 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Joaquin Delta College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. This school awarded 414 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Valley College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 402 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William Rainey Harper College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 401 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oxnard College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Solano Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Golden West College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 374 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Monica College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. This school awarded 374 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Medanos College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. This school awarded 365 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Riverside City College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 359 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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