2023 Best Value Biological & Physical Science Schools in Virginia
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Biological & Physical Science School for You
With 1,382 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, biological and physical science is the #25 most popular major in Virginia.
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 Value Biological & Physical Science Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 12 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best value programs for biological science students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Biological & Physical Science Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Lord Fairfax Community College the best value school in Virginia for biological and physical science students. Located in the rural area of Middletown, Lord Fairfax Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Lord Fairfax Community College are $4,739 a year. On average, biological science graduates from Lord Fairfax Community College take out $9,300 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent programs at Reynolds Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best biological and physical science schools in Virginia. Located in the large suburb of Richmond, Reynolds Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Reynolds Community College are $3,998 a year. After completing their degree, biological science graduates from Reynolds Community College carry an average student debtload of $11,232.
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The excellent programs at Blue Ridge Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best biological and physical science schools in Virginia. Located in the rural area of Weyers Cave, BRCC is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at BRCC are $5,364 a year. On average, biological science graduates from BRCC take out $7,117 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Virginia Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Biological & Physical Science Schools in Virginia list. Located in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public school with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northern Virginia Community College are $5,565 per year. On average, biological science graduates from Northern Virginia Community College take out $11,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Northern Virginia Community College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in Virginia list.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Thomas Nelson Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Biological & Physical Science Schools in Virginia list. TNCC is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Hampton.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at TNCC are $4,806 a year. On average, biological science graduates from TNCC take out $9,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Virginia Western Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Physical Science Schools in Virginia list. Located in the medium-sized city of Roanoke, Virginia Western Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Virginia Western Community College are $5,355 a year. On average, biological science graduates from Virginia Western Community College take out $8,750 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Tidewater Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Physical Science Schools in Virginia list. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Tidewater Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,561 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, biological science graduates from Tidewater Community College carry an average student debtload of $11,000.
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George Mason University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value biological and physical science programs. GMU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Fairfax.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GMU are $13,119 per year.
GMU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in Virginia list.
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William & Mary came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Physical Science Schools in Virginia ranking. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg.
William & Mary undergraduate students pay an average of $23,812 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
William & Mary also made our Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in Virginia list, coming in at #5.
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University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value biological and physical science programs. University of Virginia is a very large public school located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at University of Virginia are $19,785 a year.
University of Virginia also took the #1 spot in our Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in Virginia rankings.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 112 |
| North Carolina | 3 |
| Florida | 637 |
| Tennessee | 37 |
| Kentucky | 8 |
| South Carolina | 1 |
| Louisiana | 11 |
| Arkansas | 41 |
| Alabama | 10 |
| Mississippi | 14 |
| West Virginia | 6 |
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Majors Related to Biological Science
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 averages are for the top 12 schools only.
- 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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