Bachelor’s Degrees in Natural Sciences
Education Levels of Natural Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 898 people earned their bachelor's degree in natural sciences. This makes it the 169th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in natural sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 898 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 628 |
| Associate Degree | 607 |
| Master’s Degree | 67 |
| Basic Certificate | 53 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
Earnings of Natural Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in natural sciences is $30,631. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $24,667 to a high of $36,759.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in natural sciences is $30,659. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $34,193 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $27,124.
The median monthly payment of a natural sciences graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $365.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in natural sciences. About 67.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 290 |
| Women | 608 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of natural sciences bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 67 |
| Black or African American | 58 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 300 |
| White | 389 |
| International Students | 32 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 52 |
Most Popular Natural Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 93 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in natural sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Daemen College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for natural sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,054 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from Daemen College. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in natural sciences at Daemen College make a median salary of 30,631.
Kansas State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in natural sciences. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from K -State. About 82% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that K -State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,631.
University of Puerto Rico - Cayey comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in natural sciences. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from UPR Cayey. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in natural sciences at University of Puerto Rico - Cayey make a median salary of 30,631.
The 4th most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Los Angeles. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from Cal State LA. Of these students, 83% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Cal State LA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,631.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in natural sciences. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. About 77% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,631.
The 6th most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Loyola Marymount University. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,602 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,588 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from Loyola Marymount. Of these students, 71% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Loyola Marymount University natural sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,631.
The 7th most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from Harvard. Of these students, 45% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in natural sciences at Harvard University make a median salary of 30,631.
University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in natural sciences. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from UPR Rio Piedras. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in natural sciences at University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras make a median salary of 30,631.
The 9th most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is American Public University System. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from American Military University. Of these students, 64% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that American Military University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,631.
Dominican University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in natural sciences. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,194 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from Dominican U. About 86% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in natural sciences at Dominican University make a median salary of 30,631.
The 11th most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Logan University. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from Logan University. About 50% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Logan University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,631.
The 11th most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from Johns Hopkins. About 64% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Johns Hopkins University natural sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,631.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in natural sciences. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. About 62% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in natural sciences at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology make a median salary of 30,631.
Texas Christian University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in natural sciences. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,730 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from TCU. About 62% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas Christian University natural sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,631.
The 14th most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Minerva Schools at Keck Graduate Institute. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from Minerva Schools at Keck Graduate Institute. Of these students, 65% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Minerva Schools at Keck Graduate Institute graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,631.
The 16th most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Universidad del Sagrado Corazon. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from Sagrado. Of these students, 58% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon natural sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,631.
The 17th most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Christian Brothers University. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,178 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from Christian Brothers. Of these students, 64% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in natural sciences at Christian Brothers University make a median salary of 30,631.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in natural sciences. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from Colorado State. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Data shows that Colorado State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,631.
Saint Vincent College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in natural sciences. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,896 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from Saint Vincent. Of these students, 75% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Saint Vincent College natural sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,631.
College of Saint Benedict is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in natural sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,498 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from CSB. About 100% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. College of Saint Benedict natural sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,631.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to natural sciences that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 20,010 |
| International Studies | 5,174 |
| Nutrition Science | 3,456 |
| Cognitive Science | 2,797 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 2,426 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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