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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Biological & Physical Sciences is the 28th most popular major in the country with 30,032 degrees awarded in 2021-2022.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 1,049 biological & physical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking analyzed 49 colleges that offered a degree in biological & physical sciences. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their biological & physical sciences program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Biological & Physical Sciences in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, New York

Out of the 49 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bard College landed the #1 spot on the list. This small school is located in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York, and it awarded 77 ’s biological & physical sciences degrees in 2021-2022.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Sciences at Bard College

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Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, New Jersey

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hudson County Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Hudson County Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Jersey City, New Jersey. It awarded 77 ’s biological & physical sciences degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biological & Physical Sciences at Hudson County Community College

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Out of the 49 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Sussex County Community College landed the #3 spot on the list. Sussex County Community College is a small public school situated in Newton, New Jersey. It awarded 27 ’s biological & physical sciences degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Sussex County Community College Biological & Physical Sciences Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Thomas Edison State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. TESU is a public institution located in Trenton, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 116 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Thomas Edison State University Biological & Physical Sciences Report

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Touro College
New York, New York

Out of the 49 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Touro College landed the #5 spot on the list. Touro is located in New York, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 118 ’s biological & physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biological & Physical Sciences at Touro

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Elmira College
Elmira, New York

Elmira College landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Elmira College is located in Elmira, New York and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 4 ’s biological & physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Sciences at Elmira College

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Community College of Baltimore County came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. CCBC is a fairly large public school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 40 ’s biological & physical sciences degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Biological & Physical Sciences at Community College of Baltimore County

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. IUP is a medium-sized school located in Indiana, Pennsylvania that handed out 29 ’s biological & physical sciences degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Biological & Physical Sciences at IUP

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Hunter College
New York, New York

Hunter College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #10. This large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 65 ’s biological & physical sciences degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Sciences at Hunter College

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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #11. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Cheyney, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Sciences at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

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Community College of Beaver County ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Monaca, Pennsylvania, this small public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified ’s biological & physical sciences students in 2021-2022.

Full Community College of Beaver County Biological & Physical Sciences Report

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological & physical sciences degrees to 76 students in 2021-2022.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Pitt Biological & Physical Sciences Report

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Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. FDU is located in Teaneck, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 6 ’s biological & physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Sciences at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus

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University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #15. Pitt Greensburg is a public institution located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Sciences at University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg

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Morgan State University
Baltimore, Maryland

Morgan State University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Morgan State is a medium-sized school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 5 ’s biological & physical sciences degrees in 2021-2022.

Full Morgan State University Biological & Physical Sciences Report

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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. East Stroudsburg University is located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 4 ’s biological & physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biological & Physical Sciences at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

With a ranking of #18, Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a large school located in New Brunswick, New Jersey that handed out 92 ’s biological & physical sciences degrees in 2021-2022.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Rutgers University - New Brunswick Biological & Physical Sciences Report

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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

Georgetown University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #19. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s biological & physical sciences degrees to 34 students in 2021-2022.

With a freshman retention rate of 98%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biological & Physical Sciences at Georgetown

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Fordham University
Bronx, New York

Fordham University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #20. Located in Bronx, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 40 degrees to qualified ’s biological & physical sciences students in 2021-2022.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Sciences at Fordham U

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Moravian College
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Moravian College landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified ’s biological & physical sciences students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Sciences at Moravian College

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Adelphi University
Garden City, New York

Adelphi University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Garden City, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s biological & physical sciences degrees to 9 students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Adelphi Biological & Physical Sciences Report

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King's College
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

King’s College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. King’s College PA is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 3 ’s biological & physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Biological & Physical Sciences at King’s College PA

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The New School
New York, New York

The New School ranked #24 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This fairly large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 9 ’s biological & physical sciences degrees in 2021-2022.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biological & Physical Sciences at New School University

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Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, Maryland

Wor-Wic Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Physical Sciences Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #25. Located in Salisbury, Maryland, this small public school awarded 0 degrees to qualified ’s biological & physical sciences students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Wor-Wic Community College Biological & Physical Sciences Report

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