Biological & Physical Science Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 310 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Biological & Physical Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about52% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.4% of Biological & Physical Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biological & Physical Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 28,033 students earned theirBiological & Physical Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biological & Physical Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 40 |
| Associate’s Degree | 23,421 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 2,352 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,126 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 94 |
Earnings of Biological & Physical Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Biological & Physical Science of $45,280 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,503 |
| 4 years | $45,280 |
| 5 years | $54,313 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Biological & Physical Science. About 68.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 751 |
| Women | 1,601 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biological & Physical Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,049 | 44.6% |
| Asian | 203 | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 653 | 27.8% |
| Black or African American | 184 | 7.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 119 | 5.1% |
| Race Unknown | 54 | 2.3% |
| International Students | 79 | 3.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 382 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Biological & Physical Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Biological & Physical Science students seeking a bachelor's degree is Pasadena City College. This school awarded 1,021 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 924 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Pierce College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 837 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Jacinto Community College District comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Science. This school awarded 652 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Victor Valley College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 552 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Science. This school awarded 510 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 490 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Allan Hancock College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Science. This school awarded 457 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sierra College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 456 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ventura College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Science. This school awarded 434 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Contra Costa College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Science. This school awarded 418 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Joaquin Delta College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 414 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Valley College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 402 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William Rainey Harper College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 401 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oxnard College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 384 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Solano Community College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Golden West College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 374 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Monica College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 374 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Medanos College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 365 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Riverside City College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Science. This school awarded 359 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Biological & Physical Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Biological & Physical Science that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 5,740 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.