2026 Best Natural Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Natural Sciences bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 157 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated 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 Natural Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Leading the list is Dominican University, our #1 Natural Sciences school in the United States. Located in River Forest, IL, Dominican University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,828. Graduates carry a median of $25,054 in student loans. Read the full report on Dominican University
Out of the 157 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, American Public University System landed the #2 spot. Based in Charles Town, WV, American Public University System is a private for-profit institution. American Public University System graduates 47% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,400 in tuition and fees. The median Natural Sciences program debt is $23,438. More on American Public University System
You'll be in good company at College Of Saint Benedict, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Saint Joseph, MN, College Of Saint Benedict is a private not-for-profit institution. College Of Saint Benedict graduates 77% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $55,756 in tuition and fees. The median Natural Sciences program debt is $26,619. More on College Of Saint Benedict
The strong Natural Sciences programs at Loyola Marymount University earned it the #4 place in the United States. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Loyola Marymount University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,867. Graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full Loyola Marymount University profile
A rank of #5 makes Kansas State University one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. Kansas State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 71%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,221, with out-of-state students paying around $28,568. The median Natural Sciences program debt is $20,500. Read the full report on Kansas State University
University Of Puerto Rico Cayey landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Cayey, PR. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,324. The median Natural Sciences program debt is $5,500. Get the full University Of Puerto Rico Cayey report
California State University Chico placed #7 among Natural Sciences schools in the United States. This public school is set in Chico, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,472, compared with $21,072 for out-of-state students. California State University Chico Natural Sciences students take on a median of $18,591 in debt. Read more about California State University Chico
Boston College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Set in Chestnut Hill, MA, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,702. The median Natural Sciences program debt is $18,101. Read more about Boston College
Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Located in Harrisburg, PA, Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 34%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $24,400. The median Natural Sciences program debt is $27,000. Read more about Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology
Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Fort Collins, CO. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,373, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. Colorado State University Fort Collins Natural Sciences students take on a median of $22,843 in debt. Read the full report on Colorado State University Fort Collins
Johns Hopkins University placed #11 among Natural Sciences schools in the United States. Set in Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $64,730. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete their Natural Sciences program here. Read more about Johns Hopkins University
Temple University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Natural Sciences schools. This public school is set in Philadelphia, PA. Temple University posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Typical Natural Sciences student debt is $31,000. See the full Temple University profile
University Of Nebraska At Omaha ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Natural Sciences schools. Based in Omaha, NE, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a public institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,718, compared with $23,206 for out-of-state students. The median Natural Sciences program debt is $21,783. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska At Omaha
Hofstra University placed #14 among Natural Sciences schools in the United States. Based in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra University is a private not-for-profit institution. Hofstra University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Students from in state pay about $57,660 in tuition and fees. Typical Natural Sciences student debt is $24,848. Read the full report on Hofstra University
Mount Saint Mary College did well this year, earning the #15 position. Based in Newburgh, NY, Mount Saint Mary College is a private not-for-profit institution. Mount Saint Mary College posts a six-year graduation rate of 66%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $43,450. Mount Saint Mary College Natural Sciences students take on a median of $26,500 in debt. See the full Mount Saint Mary College profile
Oklahoma Baptist University did well this year, earning the #16 position. Located in Shawnee, OK, Oklahoma Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Oklahoma Baptist University posts a six-year graduation rate of 52%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,570. The median Natural Sciences program debt is $23,425. See the full Oklahoma Baptist University profile
Dallas Baptist University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Natural Sciences schools. Located in Dallas, TX, Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $40,190. Students borrow a median of $22,819 to complete their Natural Sciences program here. More on Dallas Baptist University
Community College Of Beaver County placed #18 among Natural Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Community College Of Beaver County report
National Park Community College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Natural Sciences schools. Read more about National Park Community College
Morgan State University did well this year, earning the #20 position. Get the full Morgan State University report
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro did well this year, earning the #21 position. More on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro
California State University Bakersfield placed #23 among Natural Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full California State University Bakersfield report
Vermont Technical College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Natural Sciences schools. Get the full Vermont Technical College report
Minerva Schools At Keck Graduate Institute ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Natural Sciences schools. Read the full report on Minerva Schools At Keck Graduate Institute
Rest of the Top 50 Best Natural Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Scottsdale Community College placed #26 among Natural Sciences schools in the United States. See the full Scottsdale Community College profile
Estrella Mountain Community College landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Estrella Mountain Community College report
Mesa Community College came in at #28 in this year's ranking. See the full Mesa Community College profile
Concordia University Seward placed #29 among Natural Sciences schools in the United States. More on Concordia University Seward
Loyola University New Orleans came in at #30 in this year's ranking. See the full Loyola University New Orleans profile
San Jose State University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Natural Sciences schools. Get the full San Jose State University report
University Of Puerto Rico Utuado did well this year, earning the #32 position. Read more about University Of Puerto Rico Utuado
Inver Hills Community College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Natural Sciences schools. More on Inver Hills Community College
University Of Hawaii Maui College landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Hawaii Maui College profile
Saint Johns University did well this year, earning the #35 position. Read the full report on Saint Johns University
York College Nebraska ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Natural Sciences schools. More on York College Nebraska
La Salle University placed #37 among Natural Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about La Salle University
Honolulu Community College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Natural Sciences schools. More on Honolulu Community College
Concordia University Wisconsin did well this year, earning the #39 position. Read the full report on Concordia University Wisconsin
Windward Community College placed #40 among Natural Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Windward Community College
Indiana University East came in at #41 in this year's ranking. See the full Indiana University East profile
Saint Peters College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Natural Sciences schools. Get the full Saint Peters College report
University Of Wyoming landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Wyoming
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Natural Sciences schools. Read more about Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon
New York University landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Get the full New York University report
Haskell Indian Nations University landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. More on Haskell Indian Nations University
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Natural Sciences schools. More on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla
Washburn University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Natural Sciences schools. See the full Washburn University profile
Western Wyoming Community College came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Western Wyoming Community College
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 157 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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