2025 Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia
10
Colleges in Virginia
1,267
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.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for biological & physical sciences students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,267 degrees in biological & physical sciences to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Biological & Physical Sciences School
The biological & physical sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biological & Physical Sciences rankings. 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.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Biological & Physical Sciences Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Biological & Physical Sciences in Virginia
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 Virginia Schools in Biological & Physical Sciences
It is difficult to beat University of Virginia - Main Campus if you want to pursue a degree in biological & physical sciences. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville. A Best Colleges rank of #35 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.
There were approximately 27 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In VA
83
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in biological & physical sciences needs to look into Virginia Commonwealth University. VCU is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Richmond. A Best Colleges rank of #189 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 83 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Virginia Commonwealth University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In VA
318
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Northern Virginia Community College is a great option for students interested in a degree in biological & physical sciences. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Annandale. A Best Colleges rank of #205 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Northern Virginia Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 318 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Northern Virginia Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In VA
159
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in biological & physical sciences needs to look into Lord Fairfax Community College. Lord Fairfax Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Middletown. A Best Colleges rank of #1217 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Lord Fairfax Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 159 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Lord Fairfax Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Lord Fairfax Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In VA
181
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1185 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Tidewater Community College is a great college overall.
There were about 181 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Tidewater Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Tidewater Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In VA
144
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Reynolds Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Richmond. This college ranks 43rd out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were roughly 144 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Reynolds Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Reynolds Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In VA
103
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
TNCC is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Hampton. This college ranks 48th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were about 103 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at TNCC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Thomas Nelson Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In VA
105
Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Virginia Western Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Roanoke. This college ranks 45th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were about 105 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Western Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Virginia Western Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In VA
Located in the rural area of Weyers Cave, BRCC is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 39th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were roughly 27 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at BRCC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Blue Ridge Community College
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Charlottesville, PVCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 47th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were about 17 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at PVCC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biological & physical sciences from Piedmont Virginia Community College
