2026 Best Biological Physical Science Schools
Looking for the best Biological Physical Science programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 382 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Biological Physical Science Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Our analysis found Keck Graduate Institute to be the best Biological Physical Science school in the United States. Keck Graduate Institute is a private not-for-profit school based in Claremont, CA. Typical Biological Physical Science student debt is $19,250. Get the full Keck Graduate Institute report
The strong Biological Physical Science programs at University Of Notre Dame earned it the #2 place in the United States. University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit school based in Notre Dame, IN. About 95% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $65,025. The median Biological Physical Science program debt is $19,000. Read the full report on University Of Notre Dame
You'll be in good company at University Of Northern Iowa, which ranked #3 this year. University Of Northern Iowa is a public school based in Cedar Falls, IA. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,936, compared with $21,712 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,635 to complete their Biological Physical Science program here. See the full University Of Northern Iowa profile
The strong Biological Physical Science programs at Massasoit Community College earned it the #4 place in the United States. Located in Brockton, MA, Massasoit Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,376, while out-of-state students pay about $10,320. The median Biological Physical Science program debt is $10,894. Read the full report on Massasoit Community College
Thomas Edison State College came in at #5 on this year's Biological Physical Science ranking in the United States. Thomas Edison State College is a public school based in Trenton, NJ. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,838, with out-of-state students paying around $8,856. Thomas Edison State College Biological Physical Science students take on a median of $14,531 in debt. More on Thomas Edison State College
Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #6 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Based in New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,929, with out-of-state students paying around $37,441. Typical Biological Physical Science student debt is $25,120. More on Rutgers University New Brunswick
Rutgers University Newark placed #7 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Located in Newark, NJ, Rutgers University Newark is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,250, compared with $36,762 for out-of-state students. Typical Biological Physical Science student debt is $25,065. More on Rutgers University Newark
Elgin Community College placed #8 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. This public school is set in Elgin, IL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,252, compared with $9,516 for out-of-state students. Elgin Community College Biological Physical Science students take on a median of $7,727 in debt. Get the full Elgin Community College report
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #9 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Set in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. The University Of Texas At Austin posts a six-year graduation rate of 89%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. The University Of Texas At Austin Biological Physical Science students take on a median of $21,275 in debt. See the full The University Of Texas At Austin profile
Rice University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Located in Houston, TX, Rice University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $61,247 in tuition and fees. Typical Biological Physical Science student debt is $11,904. More on Rice University
Dominican University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Based in River Forest, IL, Dominican University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,828. Graduates carry a median of $26,236 in student loans. See the full Dominican University profile
Grand Valley State University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Based in Allendale, MI, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,502, with out-of-state students paying around $21,894. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Biological Physical Science program here. See the full Grand Valley State University profile
University Of Virginia Main Campus placed #13 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Located in Charlottesville, VA, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. University Of Virginia Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,118, with out-of-state students paying around $61,591. Typical Biological Physical Science student debt is $18,627. Read more about University Of Virginia Main Campus
City Colleges Of Chicago Richard J Daley College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Physical Science schools. This public school is set in Chicago, IL. Students from in state pay about $4,590 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,150. The median Biological Physical Science program debt is $8,250. Read the full report on City Colleges Of Chicago Richard J Daley College
George Mason University placed #15 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Based in Fairfax, VA, George Mason University is a public institution. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $14,220 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete their Biological Physical Science program here. Get the full George Mason University report
University Of South Florida Main Campus came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Set in Tampa, FL, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. In-state tuition and fees average $6,410, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. University Of South Florida Main Campus Biological Physical Science students take on a median of $21,829 in debt. Read more about University Of South Florida Main Campus
The University Of Texas At San Antonio did well this year, earning the #17 position. Set in San Antonio, TX, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,326, with out-of-state students paying around $22,249. The University Of Texas At San Antonio Biological Physical Science students take on a median of $23,312 in debt. Get the full The University Of Texas At San Antonio report
University Of Missouri Columbia landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Located in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,837, while out-of-state students pay about $36,056. The median Biological Physical Science program debt is $21,818. Get the full University Of Missouri Columbia report
Southwestern Illinois College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Physical Science schools. Located in Belleville, IL, Southwestern Illinois College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,230, compared with $6,720 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $6,196 to complete their Biological Physical Science program here. See the full Southwestern Illinois College profile
Waubonsee Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Physical Science schools. Waubonsee Community College is a public school based in Sugar Grove, IL. Students from in state pay about $3,504 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,464. Typical Biological Physical Science student debt is $8,067. Read more about Waubonsee Community College
Harper College placed #21 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Based in Palatine, IL, Harper College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,894, with out-of-state students paying around $11,874. The median Biological Physical Science program debt is $8,250. Get the full Harper College report
College Of William And Mary came in at #22 in this year's ranking. College Of William And Mary is a public school based in Williamsburg, VA. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. In-state tuition and fees average $25,734, with out-of-state students paying around $51,038. Students borrow a median of $18,935 to complete their Biological Physical Science program here. Read more about College Of William And Mary
Bard College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Physical Science schools. Set in Annandale-On-Hudson, NY, Bard College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $66,436. Bard College Biological Physical Science students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Get the full Bard College report
Stony Brook University landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Set in Stony Brook, NY, Stony Brook University is a public institution. Stony Brook University posts a six-year graduation rate of 76%. Students from in state pay about $10,931 in tuition and fees, compared with $32,741 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,537 to complete their Biological Physical Science program here. Read the full report on Stony Brook University
Washington State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Physical Science schools. Washington State University is a public school based in Pullman, WA. Washington State University graduates 60% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,391, with out-of-state students paying around $29,950. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete their Biological Physical Science program here. Read more about Washington State University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Biological Physical Science Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
University Of Maryland College Park landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Located in College Park, MD, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete their Biological Physical Science program here. See the full University Of Maryland College Park profile
Texas Tech University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Physical Science schools. Set in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,852 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Students borrow a median of $24,271 to complete their Biological Physical Science program here. See the full Texas Tech University profile
University Of Colorado Denver landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Based in Denver, CO, University Of Colorado Denver is a public institution. University Of Colorado Denver posts a six-year graduation rate of 46%. Students from in state pay about $10,383 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,391. Students borrow a median of $26,582 to complete their Biological Physical Science program here. Get the full University Of Colorado Denver report
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus placed #29 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $21,926 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete their Biological Physical Science program here. See the full University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus profile
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point placed #30 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. This public school is set in Stevens Point, WI. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,228, while out-of-state students pay about $18,248. The median Biological Physical Science program debt is $24,161. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point
University Of Kansas did well this year, earning the #31 position. Located in Lawrence, KS, University Of Kansas is a public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,102, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. Typical Biological Physical Science student debt is $23,608. Read more about University Of Kansas
Lord Fairfax Community College came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Lord Fairfax Community College is a public school based in Middletown, VA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,072, while out-of-state students pay about $11,510. Graduates carry a median of $8,400 in student loans. See the full Lord Fairfax Community College profile
New York University did well this year, earning the #33 position. Located in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. New York University posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. Graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. Read more about New York University
University Of Alaska Anchorage did well this year, earning the #34 position. Set in Anchorage, AK, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution. University Of Alaska Anchorage posts a six-year graduation rate of 28%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,738, with out-of-state students paying around $21,322. Graduates carry a median of $17,354 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Alaska Anchorage
Whitworth University came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Whitworth University is a private not-for-profit school based in Spokane, WA. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $52,880. Graduates carry a median of $25,990 in student loans. Get the full Whitworth University report
Colorado State University Fort Collins came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Set in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,373, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. Colorado State University Fort Collins Biological Physical Science students take on a median of $22,843 in debt. Read the full report on Colorado State University Fort Collins
Joliet Junior College came in at #37 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Joliet, IL. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,530, with out-of-state students paying around $13,800. Students borrow a median of $6,500 to complete their Biological Physical Science program here. Read the full report on Joliet Junior College
The University Of Texas At Dallas placed #38 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. The University Of Texas At Dallas is a public school based in Richardson, TX. The University Of Texas At Dallas graduates 76% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,644, with out-of-state students paying around $40,144. Students borrow a median of $20,531 to complete their Biological Physical Science program here. More on The University Of Texas At Dallas
Georgetown University did well this year, earning the #39 position. Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. About 95% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,089. Graduates carry a median of $14,750 in student loans. See the full Georgetown University profile
Riverside City College placed #40 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Set in Riverside, CA, Riverside City College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,428, with out-of-state students paying around $12,498. The median Biological Physical Science program debt is $8,712. Read more about Riverside City College
Triton College did well this year, earning the #41 position. This public school is set in River Grove, IL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,070, while out-of-state students pay about $15,330. Students borrow a median of $10,984 to complete their Biological Physical Science program here. See the full Triton College profile
University Of Houston Downtown did well this year, earning the #42 position. This public school is set in Houston, TX. University Of Houston Downtown graduates 33% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,582, with out-of-state students paying around $17,434. Typical Biological Physical Science student debt is $25,162. Read the full report on University Of Houston Downtown
University Of Southern Indiana placed #43 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. University Of Southern Indiana is a public school based in Evansville, IN. About 48% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,066, compared with $22,907 for out-of-state students. University Of Southern Indiana Biological Physical Science students take on a median of $21,999 in debt. See the full University Of Southern Indiana profile
University Of Oregon ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Physical Science schools. Based in Eugene, OR, University Of Oregon is a public institution. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $15,320 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $42,516. Typical Biological Physical Science student debt is $22,917. Read the full report on University Of Oregon
Highland Community College Freeport came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Highland Community College Freeport is a public school based in Freeport, IL. In-state tuition and fees average $4,936, compared with $7,360 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $13,783 in student loans. Get the full Highland Community College Freeport report
New College Of Florida landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Sarasota, FL. New College Of Florida posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,916, compared with $29,944 for out-of-state students. The median Biological Physical Science program debt is $19,500. See the full New College Of Florida profile
Sam Houston State University did well this year, earning the #47 position. Based in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. Sam Houston State University graduates 55% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,228, while out-of-state students pay about $19,068. The median Biological Physical Science program debt is $24,850. Get the full Sam Houston State University report
Napa Valley College placed #48 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Napa Valley College is a public school based in Napa, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,156, while out-of-state students pay about $11,908. More on Napa Valley College
Lincoln Land Community College did well this year, earning the #49 position. Located in Springfield, IL, Lincoln Land Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,744, with out-of-state students paying around $10,464. Graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans. Read more about Lincoln Land Community College
Rock Valley College did well this year, earning the #50 position. Set in Rockford, IL, Rock Valley College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,334 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,379. Typical Biological Physical Science student debt is $6,632. Read more about Rock Valley College
Best Biological Physical Science Schools by Degree Level
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- Best Biological Physical Science Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Biological Physical Science Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Biological Physical Science Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Biological Physical Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Biological Physical Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Biological Physical Science Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Biological Physical Science Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 382 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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