by our College Data Analytics Team
When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
In 2020-2021, 30,075 people earned their degree in biological and physical sciences, making the major the 28th most popular in the United States.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major” ranking analyzed 362 colleges that offered a degree in biological and physical sciences. To top this list, a school must have a successful biological and physical sciences program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.
Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
The biological & physical sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major”.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for biological & physical sciences students.
Out of the 362 schools in the Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Pasadena City College landed the #1 spot on the list. Pasadena City College is located in Pasadena, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,417 ’s biological and physical sciences degrees to qualified students.
Read full report on Biological & Physical Sciences at Pasadena City College
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Mt. San Jacinto College. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major. This fairly large school is located in San Jacinto, California, and it awarded 760 ’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Sierra College. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major. This fairly large school is located in Rocklin, California, and it awarded 749 ’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Biological & Physical Sciences at Sierra College
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Allan Hancock College. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major. Allan Hancock College is a medium-sized public school situated in Santa Maria, California. It awarded 557 ’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Allan Hancock College Biological & Physical Sciences Report
Out of the 362 schools in the Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Riverside City College landed the #5 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Riverside, California, and it awarded 553 ’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Biological & Physical Sciences at Riverside City College
With a ranking of #6, San Jacinto Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major list. This large school is located in Pasadena, Texas, and it awarded 537 ’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #7, Florida International University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major list. Florida International University is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 533 ’s biological and physical sciences degrees to qualified students.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Santa Barbara City College landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major ranking. Located in Santa Barbara, California, this fairly large public school handed out 523 degrees to qualified ’s biological and physical sciences students in 2020-2021.
Golden West College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major ranking, coming in at #9. Huntington Beach, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological and physical sciences degrees to 485 students in 2020-2021.
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Los Angeles Pierce College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major ranking, coming in at #10. Woodland Hills, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological and physical sciences degrees to 479 students in 2020-2021.
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Moraine Valley Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major ranking. Palos Hills, Illinois is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological and physical sciences degrees to 421 students in 2020-2021.
Victor Valley College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major list. Victor Valley College is a medium-sized school located in Victorville, California that handed out 418 ’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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Santa Monica College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major list. Located in Santa Monica, California, this large public school handed out 405 diplomas to qualified ’s biological and physical sciences students in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
William Rainey Harper College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major ranking, coming in at #14. This fairly large school is located in Palatine, Illinois, and it awarded 401 ’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Full William Rainey Harper College Biological & Physical Sciences Report
Ventura College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major ranking, coming in at #15. This fairly large school is located in Ventura, California, and it awarded 392 ’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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Moorpark College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major ranking. Moorpark College is a public institution located in Moorpark, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 390 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Biological & Physical Sciences at Moorpark College
Imperial Valley College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major ranking. IVC is a medium-sized public school situated in Imperial, California. It awarded 389 ’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Biological & Physical Sciences at Imperial Valley College
Northern Virginia Community College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major ranking. Located in Annandale, Virginia, this large public school handed out 367 diplomas to qualified ’s biological and physical sciences students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Biological & Physical Sciences at Northern Virginia Community College
Los Angeles Harbor College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major list. Wilmington, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological and physical sciences degrees to 364 students in 2020-2021.
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Chaffey College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major list. Located in Rancho Cucamonga, California, this fairly large public school awarded 355 degrees to qualified ’s biological and physical sciences students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Biological & Physical Sciences at Chaffey College
American River College landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major ranking. American River College is a large public school situated in Sacramento, California. It awarded 353 ’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Full American River College Biological & Physical Sciences Report
Santa Rosa Junior College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major ranking, coming in at #22. SRJC is a fairly large school located in Santa Rosa, California that handed out 347 ’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Biological & Physical Sciences at Santa Rosa Junior College
Solano Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major list. Solano College is a public institution located in Fairfield, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 338 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
San Joaquin Delta College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Stockton, California, this fairly large public school awarded 334 diplomas to qualified ’s biological and physical sciences students in 2020-2021.
East Los Angeles College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Biological & Physical Sciences Major ranking, coming in at #25. East Los Angeles College is a public institution located in Monterey Park, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 328 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full East Los Angeles College Biological & Physical Sciences Report
Not only did these schools make the top 51 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
While not in the ’top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Oxnard College | Oxnard, CA |
| 53 | Diablo Valley College | Pleasant Hill, CA |
| 54 | Folsom Lake College | Folsom, CA |
| 55 | Shasta College | Redding, CA |
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