### SUMMARY

 A degree in Biological and Physical Sciences is a valuable choice and commonly an obligatory first step for undergraduates trying to enter a career as a biomedical engineering scientist, a biophysical scientist, or a biologist. In fact, biological and physical sciences is a very rare degree coming in at the 145th most popular degree. Last academic year alone, there were 2,177 biological and physical sciences graduates. In-state tuition for biological and physical sciences at private institutions is, on average, 3.9 times more pricey than their public fellows.

 There are 146 colleges that offer biological and physical sciences. 146 universities is fairly average in terms of the number of institutions which offer each degree. If you're looking to surround yourself with other biological and physical sciences undergraduates, look at institutions in Pennsylvania which have the most undergrads admitted to biological and physical sciences annually. Zooming out, the best region to get a degree in biological and physical sciences is in the Mid East region with [Thomas Edison State University](/colleges/thomas-edison-state-university), [Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus](/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus), and [University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus](/colleges/university-of-pittsburgh-pittsburgh-campus) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick of the best conference to study biological and physical sciences is the Atlantic Coast Conference with [University of Notre Dame](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame) representing the conference. From our extensive list on the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our belief is that the best college for biological and physical sciences is [Georgetown University](/colleges/georgetown-university).

 The overall 'best' school does not have to be the best school for every student. There might be a bunch of perspectives to weigh when deciding on school. Features like campus amenities, transportation services, and food might refashion your thoughts on where to go to school. Here at authority.org, we evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which biological and physical sciences college has the superior campus, the answer is [University of Massachusetts-Amherst](/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-amherst). If, for example, you are very interested in which university has the best campus, we have a whole list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, student reviews, professor reviews, and more in order to evaluate each major in an unbiased and informative way. You can explore our well researched list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and from that list, our selection for the college with the best student life for biological and physical sciences is [Georgetown University](/colleges/georgetown-university). Are you curious why? Continue scrolling to learn more about Authority's top selections. Some of our conclusions just might shock you.

 If price is a significant factor in your choice of where you attend school, you might be cautious about [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university). [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university)&nbspis the most expensive university for biological and physical sciences, at least regarding out of state attendance. That being said, we have an entire list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that might put the expense of [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university)&nbspinto perspective. You could also be interested to know that biological and physical sciences is the 269th most expensive major in the US, with an average cost of $26,100. To zoom out a little, the most costly state for biological and physical sciences in the nation is District of Columbia with expenses at the primary university, Georgetown University, of $55,440. To zoom out even further, the most costly region of the U.S. for biological and physical sciences is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [University of Massachusetts-Amherst](/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-amherst) with a cost of $35,112, and [Saint Anselm College](/colleges/saint-anselm-college) with a cost of $40,500.

 Our cheapest region for biological and physical sciences is the Southwest region which is represented by [University of Houston-Downtown](/colleges/university-of-houston-downtown) with a cost of $15,408 and [The University of Texas at San Antonio](/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-san-antonio) with a cost of $17,511. In better news, the most affordable school for biological and physical sciences is [CUNY Hunter College](/colleges/cuny-hunter-college). Our comprehensive list of the most affordable colleges can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can expect to pay around $10,700 for a degree in biological and physical sciences. That price grows substantially to a median of $24,400 for an out-of-state public-school undergraduate. On that note, our pick for the college with the best value for biological and physical sciences: [Georgetown University](/colleges/georgetown-university). Here you can find our comprehensive list about the colleges we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. With that said, this idea is based on the assumption that you are an out-of-state student. A discussion of value changes when in-state tuition is considered, as such, we are using out-of-state tuition as the baseline.

 Earnings for biological and physical sciences students differ widely, but within two years finishing the degree students will typically earn around $37,100. While there is a lot of variation in earnings; top earners can experience pay up to $78,500. Even right out of college, the lowest end jobs within the biological and physical sciences field make $16,900, which is an alright wage. The top earning graduates for biological and physical sciences graduated from [Georgetown University](/colleges/georgetown-university)&nbspand if you want to find the universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The general diversity of biological and physical sciences ranks decent, being within the 52nd percentile of all programs. The university with the most composite diversity for biological and physical sciences is [Georgetown University](/colleges/georgetown-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list for the schools with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of Biological and Physical Sciences only ranks in the 82nd percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even less in the 47th percentile. White collegians make up the largest share, 63%, of scholars studying biological and physical sciences. Additionally, 64% of undergrads seeking a biological and physical sciences degree are women.

 The median rating for biological and physical sciences professors is 4 stars, a score that is exactly the median score across all majors; which is a fine. If you want to find the most popular biological and physical sciences professor in the nation, look no further than Elana Klein at [CUNY Queensborough Community College](/colleges/cuny-queensborough-community-college). This may be surprising, but the highest rated instructors for biological and physical sciences from student rankings come from [Lourdes University](/colleges/lourdes-university). As we incorporate data beyond simply rankings it becomes clear that the university with comprehensively the best professors for biological and physical sciences is [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university). You can find an explanation of our evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with many of the best professors in the U.S.

 Finally, the most difficult school to get into for biological and physical sciences is [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we have a comprehensive list for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). Although, we hope you understand that approaching academics from examples only shaped by superlatives might cause problems. We hope you look at some of our other pages on individual universities and peruse some of Authority's helpful background pages on important things to consider as your university search continues.



 ### POPULARITY

 Biological and physical sciences is the 145th most popular degree in America, with 2,177 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #146 [Organizational Behavior Studies](/rankings/best-colleges-for-organizational-behavior-studies), and narrowly lost to #144 [Middle School Education and Teaching](/rankings/best-colleges-for-middle-school-education-and-teaching).

 The degree is offered at a total of 146 colleges across the nation, and is the 123rd most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 9% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that a bit over 5 in 6 colleges offering biological and physical sciences are public making it a very accessible field.

 The mid east produces the most biological and physical sciences graduates, largely led by [Thomas Edison State University](/colleges/thomas-edison-state-university), while it’s the Atlantic Coast Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Pennsylvania ranks highest, with particular help from [Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus](/colleges/indiana-university-of-pennsylvania-main-campus) and [Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus](/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more biological and physical sciences graduates than [University of South Alabama](/colleges/university-of-south-alabama), which graduated 162 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study biological and physical sciences). More students studied biological and physical sciences as a percentage of total students at [New College of Florida](/colleges/new-college-of-florida) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Biological and physical sciences is the 269th most expensive degree in the United States, with a median cost of $26,111 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #270, [Natural Sciences](rankings/best-colleges-for-natural-sciences), with a median cost of $25,918).

 New England has the most expensive colleges with top 50 biological and physical sciences programs predominantly led by [University of Massachusetts-Amherst](/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-amherst) with an annual cost of $35,112. The most expensive state for biological and physical sciences is District of Columbia led by [Georgetown University](/colleges/georgetown-university).

 Public schools with good programs generally charge 74.33% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 41.57% less than the median private school. So make sure to check out public shools in your state as soon as possible.

 The most expensive top 25 college for biological and physical sciences is [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university), which is the 29th most expensive college in America. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Thomas Edison State University](/colleges/thomas-edison-state-university). It costs just $9,856 per year, and it is ranked 32nd for its biological and physical sciences program. If you’re looking for the least expensive option in the top 25, [CUNY Hunter College](/colleges/cuny-hunter-college)  might be right for you, ranked #12 with an in-state cost of just $6,930. Another more affordable option would be #20, [University of South Florida-Main Campus](/colleges/university-of-south-florida-main-campus) in Hillsborough County, FL with a cost of $4,559 for in-state students and $15,473 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 College is a major investment for most people. It's critical to be assured you justify that investment. We intend for the following earnings and career data to help you in deciding your major at college.

 Right out of college, Biological and Physical Sciences graduates bring in $30,512 a year on average (bottom 22%). With experience in their careers, they usually generate something between $16,894 and $78,462, but average more or less $37,120. To put it in context, that's 4% below the national average.

 The most popular job placement for a Biological and Physical Sciences graduate is Associate Retailer, which for the most part earn near $20,000; next are Sales Associate And Cashier and Analyst, which generally earn roughly $19,000 and $54,000 respectively.

 The Great Lakes has the best paid Biological and Physical Sciences graduates. The most well paid state for Biological and Physical Sciences alumni is IN. Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conference has the most well paid Biological and Physical Sciences graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Biological and Physical Sciences: Median Professor Rating: 4 / 5, which is below average.

 Professors repeatedly play a mighty role in your college experience, regardless of your major. A thoughtful instructor may provide inspiration and even make a difficult subject seem fun. Contrarily, a bad experience with a professor can interrupt your schooling or even worse... fail you!

 Biological and Physical Sciences professors have a median student rating of 4 / 5, which puts these professors in the upper 73rd percentile in the United States based on student satisfaction. Suprisingly, this major is exactly the median for professor rating, which, in our opinion, is remarkably average! Professors of Biological and Physical Sciences barely surpassed those from ["Dental Hygiene"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-dental-hygiene), whereas ["Earth Sciences"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-earth-sciences)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Biological and Physical Sciences.

 Now for some statistics about Biological and Physical Sciences professors. Colleges located in large suburbs tend to have the best Biological and Physical Sciences professors. The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference has the highest rated Biological and Physical Sciences professors. The Great Lakes region has the highest rated Biological and Physical Sciences professors. Private colleges tend to have higher rated Biological and Physical Sciences professors than public colleges. Finally, Ohio has the highest rated Biological and Physical Sciences professors in the United States.

 Elana Klein, professor at [CUNY Queensborough Community College](/colleges/cuny-queensborough-community-college)&nbspin Bayside, NY is the most popular Biological and Physical Sciences professor in America. Judi Nath, professor at [Lourdes University](/colleges/lourdes-university)&nbspin Sylvania, OH is the highest rated Biological and Physical Sciences professor in the US, with a rating of 4.4 / 5.

 Find out which institutions have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be a very significant time of one's life; it is a chance for personal progress and evolution. Undergrads attempt to capture what they want to do and cultivate the indispensable skills to become a successful member of society. But growth is more than what one learns in a classroom environment - the late nights discussing James Baldwin with a schoolmate, the wild anecdote received from an old professor, the exposure to a different way of looking it. Therefore, a diverse univeristy experience tremendously enhances what you gain from your time spent in school.

 Biological and Physical Sciences is a slightly more ethnically diverse focus than average\*. 63% of America's Biological and Physical Sciences majors are white students, followed by latino students (11%), asian students (10%), and students of other races\*\*(8%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus](/colleges/fairleigh-dickinson-university-metropolitan-campus) located in Teaneck, NJ.

 In addition, Biological and Physical Sciences significatly skews female, with 64% of students majoring in Biological and Physical Sciences identifying as women. [University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg](/colleges/university-of-pittsburgh-greensburg) in Greensburg, PA has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another significant type of diversity is income diversity. Biological and Physical Sciences ranks in the top 18% of programs for financial diversity. 28% of its students come from very high income homes, 17% are from families who bring in between $48,000 and $75,000 a year, and 24% grew up in families earning under $30,000 a year. [Clarion University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/clarion-university-of-pennsylvania) is the most economically diverse school in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall NJ is the most diverse state for Biological and Physical Sciences. The New England is the most diverse region, and the Atlantic 10 Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 10%
* Black: 7%
* Latino: 11%
* White: 63%
* Other: 8%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 36%
* Female: 64%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 24%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 17%
* 75k - 110k: 16%
* Over 110k: 28%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 71%
* Out of State: 23%
* International: 5%


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