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Biological & Physical Science Schools in Pennsylvania

332 students earned Biological Science degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Biological & Physical Science is the 100th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biological & Physical Science Majors in Pennsylvania

Biological Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 318
Master’s Degree 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Associate Degree 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a biological science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological science majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 63.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Biological & Physical Science Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 4,480 people employed in jobs related to a biological science degree, compared to 60,260 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological & Physical Science Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, biological science grads earn an average of $147,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $139,680.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer biological science degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

173 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $27,530.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $27,058. Graduates earn an average $48,483 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,634 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,465 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,452.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
5,835 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%. In their early career, East Stroudsburg University grads earn an average salary of $42,455. 87% of students get financical aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,713 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,728 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,934. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#6

Moravian College

Bethlehem
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,605 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $47,647 after graduation.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,408 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,483 a year. 84% of the teachers are full time.

#8

King's College

Wilkes-Barre
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,320 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $27,269. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

#10

Arcadia University

Glenside
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Arcadia.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
623 Total Students

A typical student attending Cheyney University of Pennsylvania will pay a net price of $12,781. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 63% of the teachers are full time.

Biological & Physical Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers biological science majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological science.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
International Studies 341
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 287
Computational Science 275
Interdisciplinary Studies 267
Systems Theory 159
Nutrition Science 137
Behavioral Science 132
Cognitive Science 107

View all majors related to Biological & Physical Science

View Nationwide Biological & Physical Science Report

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