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2025 Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in the Far Western US Region

24 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
19,748 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$33,793 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in biological & physical science, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #38 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 24 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 19,748 degrees in biological & physical science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Biological & Physical Science School

Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in the Far Western US Region The biological science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biological & Physical Science rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for biological & physical science schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Biological & Physical Science Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Biological Science
Bachelor's Degrees in Biological Science
Master's Degrees in Biological Science
Doctor's Degrees in Biological Science

The biological science 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 Science Schools in the Far Western US Region. 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 Science in the Far Western US Region

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 science degree levels they offer.

10 Top Far Western US Region Schools in Biological Science

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
124 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$37,419 Median Starting Salary

Portland State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in biological & physical science. Portland State University is a very large public university located in the large city of Portland. A Best Colleges rank of #399 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Portland State University is a great university overall.

There were about 124 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Portland State University in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the biological & physical science major at Portland State University get $3,626 more than the average graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
84 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$38,285 Median Starting Salary

University of Oregon is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in biological & physical science. UO is a fairly large public university located in the city of Eugene. A Best Colleges rank of #167 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UO is a great university overall.

There were approximately 84 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at UO in the most recent data year. Those biological & physical science students who get their degree from University of Oregon earn $4,492 more than the typical biological science student.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
354 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
7.6% Growth in Graduates

Modesto Junior College is a great option for students interested in a degree in biological & physical science. 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 schools nationwide means MJC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 354 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at MJC in the most recent data year. After graduation, biological science degree recipients usually make around $31,960 in the first five years of their career.

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Mission College
Santa Clara, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
62nd Most Popular In CA
149 Biological Science Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat Mission College if you wish to pursue a degree in biological & physical science. Located in the midsize city of Santa Clara, Mission College is a public college with a moderately-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 about 149 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Mission College in the most recent data year.

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MSJC crest
Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
685 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$26,228 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized 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 colleges nationwide means MSJC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 685 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at MSJC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the biological science program make about $26,228 in the first couple years of working.

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Located in the distant town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #182 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Wazzu is a great university overall.

There were approximately 24 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Wazzu in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the biological & physical science degree program at Washington State University get $12,495 above the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Victor Valley College crest
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
411 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$26,780 Median Starting Salary

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 science students who graduated with this degree at Victor Valley College in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the biological science program make an average of $26,780 in their early career salary.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
299 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$23,311 Median Starting Salary

Located in the rural area of Imperial, IVC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #831 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means IVC is a great college overall.

There were about 299 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at IVC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the biological science program state that they receive average early career income of $23,311.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In WA

WWU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Bellingham. A Best Colleges rank of #287 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means WWU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 22 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at WWU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in biological & physical science from Western Washington University

10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
7.3% Growth in Graduates

Whitworth is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Spokane. This university ranks 18th out of 50 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were approximately 55 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Whitworth in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the biological science program earn around $34,703 in their early career salary.

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Best Biological & Physical Science Colleges by State

Explore the best biological & physical science schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 330 18,803
Washington 300 242
Oregon 266 292
Hawaii 164 0
Alaska 119 67

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Biological & Physical Science is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.

Biological Science Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Biological & Physical Sciences 19,748

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 4,422
Cognitive Science 1,820
International Studies 1,587
Nutrition Science 1,511
Human Biology 907
Behavioral Science 685
Mathematics & Computer Science 628
Interdisciplinary Studies 530
Gerontology 332
Sustainability Science 316

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