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2023 Most Popular Natural Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

28 Colleges
$13,601 Avg Salary
$28,333 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Natural Sciences School for You

Natural Sciences is the #213 most popular major in the country with 2,214 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Natural Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 28 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Natural Sciences program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for natural sciences majors pursuing a .

#1

Daemen College

Amherst, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Daemen College the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for natural sciences students. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, Daemen College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, natural sciences majors at Daemen College accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $258.

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#2

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Out of the 28 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Johns Hopkins University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Harrisburg.

The average amount in student loans that natural sciences majors at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology take out is $31,000.

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#4

Erie Community College

Buffalo, NY

The excellent programs at Erie Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural sciences schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large city of Buffalo, Erie Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#5

Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, PA

Out of the 28 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Vincent College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Latrobe, Saint Vincent is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, natural sciences majors at Saint Vincent accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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#6

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

With a ranking of #6, Temple University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural sciences students. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#7

Excelsior College

Albany, NY

Excelsior College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Excelsior College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Albany.

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#8

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY

Colgate University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for natural sciences students. It came in at #8 on the list. Colgate is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hamilton.

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#8

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

With a ranking of #8, University at Buffalo did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural sciences students. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#10

St. Thomas Aquinas College

Sparkill, NY

St. Thomas Aquinas College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Sparkill, STAC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Natural Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best natural sciences schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 55
New York 158
Maryland 26
New Jersey 5

One of 44 majors within the area of study, natural sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 28 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Agsftw.

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