Natural Sciences Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 108 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences. This degree is more popular with female students, and about58% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.1% of Natural Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Natural Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,648 people earned theirNatural Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Natural Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 769 |
| Associate’s Degree | 889 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 844 |
| Master’s Degree | 132 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Natural Sciences 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 Natural Sciences of $46,884 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,047 |
| 4 years | $46,884 |
| 5 years | $60,319 |
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 Natural Sciences. About 69.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 258 |
| Women | 586 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Natural Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 330 | 39.1% |
| Asian | 81 | 9.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 292 | 34.6% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 7.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 32 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 17 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 26 | 3.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Natural Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 157 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Natural Sciences students seeking a bachelor's degree is San Jacinto Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 504 people received their bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Estrella Mountain Community College is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Glendale Community College is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 105 bachelor's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Daemen University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kapiolani Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico at Cayey comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Natural Sciences. This school awarded 62 bachelor's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Natural Sciences. This school awarded 52 bachelor's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Leeward Community College is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 49 bachelor's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Natural Sciences. This school awarded 42 bachelor's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Xavier University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola Marymount University is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Phoenix College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Natural Sciences. This school awarded 35 bachelor's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bossier Parish Community College is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Natural Sciences Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Sciences | 2,648 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Natural Sciences that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
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
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