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Best Biological & Physical Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

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2023 Best Biological & Physical Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

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Finding the Best Biological & Physical Science Doctor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, biological and physical science was ranked #38 in the country. In fact 30,075 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Biological & Physical Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 1 schools in the Southwest Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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The following school tops our list of the Best Biological & Physical Science Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Best Biological & Physical Science Doctor's Degree School

#1

Rice University

Houston, TX

Our 2023 rankings named Rice University the best school in the Southwest Region for biological and physical science students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Houston, Rice is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Biological & Physical Science Colleges by State

Explore the best biological and physical science schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 653
Arizona 6
Oklahoma 6

One of 44 majors within the area of study, biological and physical science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Biological Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 34,975
Interdisciplinary Studies 9,074
International Studies 7,368
Nutrition Science 5,330
Behavioral Science 4,169

Notes and References

*These values are for the top school only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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