2026 Best Biological Physical Science Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best Biological Physical Science doctoral degree 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 analyzed schools to build 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 Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Keck Graduate Institute tops our 2026 ranking of the best Biological Physical Science doctoral degree schools in the United States. Based in Claremont, CA, Keck Graduate Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. The median Biological Physical Science program debt is $19,250. See the full Keck Graduate Institute profile
Out of the 382 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #2 spot. Set in New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,929, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,120 to complete their Biological Physical Science program here. See the full Rutgers University New Brunswick profile
A rank of #3 makes Rice University one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Houston, TX, Rice University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $61,247. Graduates carry a median of $11,904 in student loans. See the full Rice University profile
You'll be in good company at George Mason University, which ranked #4 this year. Based in Fairfax, VA, George Mason University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. In-state tuition and fees average $14,220, while out-of-state students pay about $38,688. Typical Biological Physical Science student debt is $23,529. More on George Mason University
You'll be in good company at College Of William And Mary, which ranked #5 this year. College Of William And Mary is a public school based in Williamsburg, VA. About 89% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $25,734, compared with $51,038 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $18,935 in student loans. See the full College Of William And Mary profile
University Of Maryland College Park ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Physical Science schools. University Of Maryland College Park is a public school based in College Park, MD. About 89% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans. See the full University Of Maryland College Park profile
Wright State University Main Campus ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Physical Science schools. Based in Dayton, OH, Wright State University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,991, compared with $20,691 for out-of-state students. Typical Biological Physical Science student debt is $25,836. Read more about Wright State University Main Campus
University Of Alaska Fairbanks came in at #8 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Fairbanks, AK. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,083, with out-of-state students paying around $25,892. Students borrow a median of $23,439 to complete their Biological Physical Science program here. Read the full report on University Of Alaska Fairbanks
Louisiana Tech University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Located in Ruston, LA, Louisiana Tech University is a public institution. About 62% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,125, while out-of-state students pay about $16,866. The median Biological Physical Science program debt is $23,846. See the full Louisiana Tech University profile
Shawnee Community College landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Shawnee Community College report
The University Of Montana ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Physical Science schools. More on The University Of Montana
Sacramento City College did well this year, earning the #12 position. See the full Sacramento City College profile
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College did well this year, earning the #13 position. More on Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College
Middle Tennessee State University did well this year, earning the #14 position. More on Middle Tennessee State University
The University Of Texas Medical Branch ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Physical Science schools. Read the full report on The University Of Texas Medical Branch
College Of Dupage landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. More on College Of Dupage
Lawrence University placed #17 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Lawrence University
Concordia University Chicago came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Read more about Concordia University Chicago
John Wood Community College placed #19 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Read more about John Wood Community College
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Berks did well this year, earning the #20 position. Read the full report on Pennsylvania State University Penn State Berks
University Of West Alabama did well this year, earning the #21 position. Get the full University Of West Alabama report
Dartmouth College landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. See the full Dartmouth College profile
South Suburban College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Physical Science schools. Read the full report on South Suburban College
Alpena Community College placed #24 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. See the full Alpena Community College profile
City Colleges Of Chicago Richard J Daley College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Get the full City Colleges Of Chicago Richard J Daley College report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Biological Physical Science Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Copper Mountain Community College came in at #26 in this year's ranking. See the full Copper Mountain Community College profile
Rock Valley College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Get the full Rock Valley College report
Santa Monica College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Physical Science schools. Read the full report on Santa Monica College
Virginia Commonwealth University placed #29 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Get the full Virginia Commonwealth University report
Antelope Valley College placed #31 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Antelope Valley College
Grossmont College came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Grossmont College
University Of Alaska Southeast placed #33 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Alaska Southeast
Merritt College
Merritt College did well this year, earning the #34 position. More on Merritt College
Mississippi State University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Physical Science schools. Read the full report on Mississippi State University
Columbia College Sonora ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Physical Science schools. More on Columbia College Sonora
Elmira College
Elmira College landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. See the full Elmira College profile
Santa Barbara City College landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Santa Barbara City College
Clovis Community College Fresno placed #39 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Read more about Clovis Community College Fresno
Brigham Young University Provo did well this year, earning the #40 position. Read more about Brigham Young University Provo
Solano Community College landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Solano Community College
Cerro Coso Community College came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Read more about Cerro Coso Community College
University Of Wisconsin Platteville came in at #43 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Wisconsin Platteville
College Of The Sequoias ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Physical Science schools. See the full College Of The Sequoias profile
College Of Menominee Nation ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Physical Science schools. Read more about College Of Menominee Nation
Bard College
Bard College placed #46 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Bard College
Montana State University Billings placed #47 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Get the full Montana State University Billings report
Skyline College
Skyline College placed #48 among Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. More on Skyline College
Black Hawk College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Physical Science schools. Get the full Black Hawk College report
Hudson County Community College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Physical Science schools. More on Hudson County Community College
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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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