2025 Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in California
16
Colleges in California
19,259
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
biological & physical sciences, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #28 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
In 2025, College Factual analyzed 16 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in California ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 19,259 degrees in biological & physical sciences annually.
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Choosing a Great Biological & Physical Sciences School
Your choice of biological & physical sciences school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Biological & Physical Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Biological & Physical Sciences Rankings by Degree Level
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 the Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in California.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Best Schools for Biological & Physical Sciences in California
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the biological & physical sciences degree levels they offer.
10 Top California Schools in Biological & Physical Sciences
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
21st
Most Popular In CA
354
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in biological & physical sciences needs to take a look at Modesto Junior College. MJC is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Modesto. A Best Colleges rank of #230 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means MJC is a great college overall.
There were roughly 354 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at MJC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Modesto Junior College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
62nd
Most Popular In CA
149
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in biological & physical sciences needs to check out Mission College. Located in the medium-sized city of Santa Clara, Mission College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #309 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Mission College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 149 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mission College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Mission College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CA
685
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Mt. San Jacinto College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in biological & physical sciences. Located in the midsize suburb of San Jacinto, MSJC is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #584 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means MSJC is a great college overall.
There were roughly 685 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at MSJC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Mt. San Jacinto College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In CA
411
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Victor Valley College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in biological & physical sciences. Located in the large suburb of Victorville, Victor Valley College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #870 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Victor Valley College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 411 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Victor Valley College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Victor Valley College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In CA
299
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the rural area of Imperial, IVC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #831 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means IVC is a great college overall.
There were approximately 299 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at IVC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Imperial Valley College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In CA
540
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #576 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Riverside City College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 540 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Riverside City College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Riverside City College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
35th
Most Popular In CA
223
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Cerritos College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Norwalk. A Best Colleges rank of #540 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Cerritos College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 223 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cerritos College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Cerritos College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
45th
Most Popular In CA
271
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Yuba College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Marysville. A Best Colleges rank of #715 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Yuba College is a great college overall.
There were about 271 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Yuba College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Yuba College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
42nd
Most Popular In CA
136
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Shasta College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Redding. This college ranks 114th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 136 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Shasta College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Shasta College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
16th
Most Popular In CA
367
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
American River is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Sacramento. This college ranks 116th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were approximately 367 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at American River in the most recent year we have data available.
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