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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Biological & Physical Science

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Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major

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Biological & Physical Science is the 38th most popular major in the country with 30,032 degrees awarded in 2021-2022. In , biological & physical science graduates who were awarded their degree in , earned an average of $30,458 and had an average of $19,625 in loans still to pay off.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major” ranking analyzed 362 colleges that offered a degree in biological & physical science. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their biological & physical science program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major

The colleges and universities below are the best for biological science students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Biological & Physical Science

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New College of Florida
Sarasota, Florida

Out of the 362 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major that were part of this year’s ranking, New College of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. This small school is located in Sarasota, Florida, and it awarded 55 ’s biological science degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Science at New College of Florida

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Keck Graduate Institute
Claremont, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Keck Graduate Institute. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major. Located in Claremont, California, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 165 diplomas to qualified ’s biological science students in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Keck Graduate Institute Biological & Physical Science Report

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Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mt. San Jacinto College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major list. San Jacinto, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological science degrees to 685 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Science at MSJC

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Kishwaukee College
Malta, Illinois

Out of the 362 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Kishwaukee College landed the #4 spot on the list. Malta, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological science degrees to 154 students in 2021-2022.

Full Kishwaukee College Biological & Physical Science Report

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Compton College
Compton, California

Out of the 362 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Compton College landed the #5 spot on the list. Compton College is located in Compton, California and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 106 ’s biological science degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biological & Physical Science at Compton College

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Solano Community College
Fairfield, California

With a ranking of #6, Solano Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major list. Located in Fairfield, California, this medium-sized public school handed out 345 diplomas to qualified ’s biological science students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Science at Solano College

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The Evergreen State College
Olympia, Washington

The Evergreen State College landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major ranking. The Evergreen State College is located in Olympia, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 112 ’s biological science degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% 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 full report on Biological & Physical Science at Evergreen

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Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, Illinois

Waubonsee Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major ranking, coming in at #8. This medium-sized school is located in Sugar Grove, Illinois, and it awarded 264 ’s biological science degrees in 2021-2022.

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 full report on Biological & Physical Science at Waubonsee

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Pasadena City College
Pasadena, California

Pasadena City College landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major ranking. Located in Pasadena, California, this large public school awarded 962 diplomas to qualified ’s biological science students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Science at Pasadena City College

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College of the Redwoods
Eureka, California

With a ranking of #10, College of the Redwoods did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major list. Eureka, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological science degrees to 107 students in 2021-2022.

Full College of the Redwoods Biological & Physical Science Report

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Lake Tahoe Community College
South Lake Tahoe, California

Lake Tahoe Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major list. South Lake Tahoe, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological science degrees to 27 students in 2021-2022.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Science at Lake Tahoe Community College

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Copper Mountain Community College
Joshua Tree, California

Copper Mountain Community College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major ranking. Joshua Tree, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological science degrees to 76 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Copper Mountain Community College Biological & Physical Science Report

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Morton College
Cicero, Illinois

Morton College ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major list. Morton College is a small school located in Cicero, Illinois that handed out 88 ’s biological science degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biological & Physical Science at Morton College

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Illinois Valley Community College landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major ranking. IVCC is located in Oglesby, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 136 ’s biological science degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biological & Physical Science at Illinois Valley Community College

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Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, California

Los Medanos College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major ranking. Los Medanos College is located in Pittsburg, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 360 ’s biological science degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biological & Physical Science at Los Medanos College

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Woodland Community College
Woodland, California

Woodland Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major ranking, coming in at #16. This small school is located in Woodland, California, and it awarded 185 ’s biological science degrees in 2021-2022.

Full Woodland Community College Biological & Physical Science Report

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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, California

Los Angeles Pierce College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major ranking. Pierce College is a fairly large school located in Woodland Hills, California that handed out 669 ’s biological science degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biological & Physical Science at Pierce College

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Imperial Valley College
Imperial, California

With a ranking of #18, Imperial Valley College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major list. IVC is a medium-sized public school situated in Imperial, California. It awarded 299 ’s biological science degrees in 2021-2022.

Full Imperial Valley College Biological & Physical Science Report

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City Colleges of Chicago - Harry S Truman College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 88 ’s biological science degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Science at Harry S Truman College

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Triton College
River Grove, Illinois

With a ranking of #20, Triton College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major list. Triton College is a medium-sized school located in River Grove, Illinois that handed out 178 ’s biological science degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Science at Triton College

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Sierra College
Rocklin, California

With a ranking of #21, Sierra College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major list. Rocklin, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological science degrees to 685 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Science at Sierra College

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Contra Costa College
San Pablo, California

With a ranking of #22, Contra Costa College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major list. Located in San Pablo, California, this medium-sized public school handed out 368 degrees to qualified ’s biological science students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Contra Costa College Biological & Physical Science Report

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Victor Valley College
Victorville, California

Victor Valley College ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major list. Victorville, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological science degrees to 411 students in 2021-2022.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Science at Victor Valley College

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Yuba College
Marysville, California

Yuba College ranked #24 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major list. Located in Marysville, California, this medium-sized public school awarded 271 diplomas to qualified ’s biological science students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Science at Yuba College

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Porterville College
Porterville, California

Porterville College landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major ranking. Porterville College is a small public school situated in Porterville, California. It awarded 98 ’s biological science degrees in 2021-2022.

Full Porterville College Biological & Physical Science Report

Rest of the Best 50 in Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major

Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA
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College of Marin
Kentfield, CA
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Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY
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Norco College
Norco, CA
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Shasta College
Redding, CA

Rest of the Top 15% Colleges in Schools Highly Focused on Biological Science Major

While not in the ’top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

RankCollegeLocation
51Mission CollegeSanta Clara, CA
52Skyline CollegeSan Bruno, CA
53Moreno Valley CollegeMoreno Valley, CA
54American River CollegeSacramento, CA
55Ventura CollegeVentura, CA

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