2023 Best Natural Sciences Schools in California
Finding the Best Natural Sciences School for You
With 137 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, natural sciences is the #204 most popular major in California.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Natural Sciences Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in California to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Natural Sciences Schools in California
The following schools top our list of the Best Natural Sciences Colleges.
Top California Schools in Natural Sciences
Our analysis found Loyola Marymount University to be the best school for natural sciences students who want to pursue a degree in California. Loyola Marymount is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
While working on their degree, natural sciences majors at Loyola Marymount accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.
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Out of the 2 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Chico landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Chico, Chico State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 0 |
| Oregon | 0 |
| Hawaii | 187 |
| Alaska | 14 |
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Natural Sciences Related Rankings by Major
Natural Sciences is one of 44 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Natural Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 34,975 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 30,075 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 9,074 |
| International Studies | 7,368 |
| Nutrition Science | 5,330 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 2 schools 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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