Bachelor’s Degrees in Natural Sciences
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Education Levels of Natural Sciences Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 918 students 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 | 918 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 740 |
| Associate Degree | 476 |
| Master’s Degree | 58 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8 |
| Basic Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Natural Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in natural sciences is $21,707. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $19,225 and the high is $22,672.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in natural sciences is $23,375. 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, $27,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $15,175.
The median monthly payment of a natural sciences graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $218.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in natural sciences. About 64.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 323 |
| Women | 595 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of natural sciences bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 59 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 322 |
| White | 402 |
| International Students | 33 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 57 |
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 $30,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,928 per year. The natural sciences program at Daemen College awarded 107 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 66% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 bachelor's degrees were handed out to natural sciences majors at K -State. Of these students, 71% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The natural sciences program at University of Puerto Rico - Cayey awarded 72 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from Cal State LA. About 66% of this group were women, and 93% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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 $52,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,642 per year. The natural sciences program at Loyola Marymount University awarded 48 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The natural sciences program at Harvard University awarded 36 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
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 $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,690 per year. The natural sciences program at University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras awarded 33 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 58% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. The natural sciences program at American Public University System awarded 32 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $34,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,943 per year. The natural sciences program at Dominican University awarded 28 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
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 $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 bachelor's degrees were handed out to natural sciences majors at Logan University. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The natural sciences program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 26 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 42% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $14,400 per year. The natural sciences program at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology awarded 24 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $51,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,220 per year. The natural sciences program at Texas Christian University awarded 22 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 bachelor's degrees were handed out to natural sciences majors at Minerva Schools at Keck Graduate Institute. Of these students, 41% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,230 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 bachelor's degrees were handed out to natural sciences majors at Sagrado. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
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 $34,820 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in natural sciences from Christian Brothers. Of these students, 89% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. The natural sciences program at Colorado State University - Fort Collins awarded 16 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 38% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $37,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 bachelor's degrees were handed out to natural sciences majors at Saint Vincent. About 67% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $48,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,920 per year. The natural sciences program at College of Saint Benedict awarded 14 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 24,095 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 7,810 |
| International Studies | 6,197 |
| Nutrition Science | 3,815 |
| Cognitive Science | 2,650 |
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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