2025 Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in the Southeast Region
15
Colleges in the Southeast Region
2,343
Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$33,793
Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #38 in popularity,
biological & physical science is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
College Factual reviewed 15 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of biological & physical science. Combined, these schools handed out 2,343 degrees in biological & physical science to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Biological & Physical Science School
Your choice of biological & physical science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Biological & Physical Science 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 Science Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Biological & Physical Science in the Southeast Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biological science degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Biological Science
It is hard to beat University of Virginia - Main Campus if you want to pursue a degree in biological & physical science. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the midsize suburb of Charlottesville. A Best Colleges rank of #35 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.
There were roughly 27 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.
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University of Georgia is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in biological & physical science. UGA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were about 68 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the biological science program make an average of $25,508 in their early career salary.
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It is hard to beat Virginia Commonwealth University if you want to pursue a degree in biological & physical science. VCU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Richmond. A Best Colleges rank of #189 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.
There were about 83 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the biological & physical science degree program at Virginia Commonwealth University earn $2,916 more than the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a degree in biological & physical science from Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
735
Biological Science Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in biological & physical science has to take a look at Florida International University. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #262 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means FIU is a great university overall.
There were about 735 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year.
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Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly 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 science students who graduated with this degree at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the biological science program make about $21,923 in their early career salary.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In FL
71
Biological Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #472 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means FAU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 71 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1036 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Middle Tennessee State University is a great university overall.
There were roughly 49 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Middle Tennessee State University 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 $31,125.
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New College is a small public college located in the small city of Sarasota. This college ranks 50th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were roughly 55 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at New College in the most recent data year. After graduation, biological science degree recipients generally make around $32,858 at the beginning of their careers.
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Lord Fairfax Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Middletown. This college ranks 33rd out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were roughly 159 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Lord Fairfax Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Those biological & physical science students who get their degree from Lord Fairfax Community College make $4,057 more than the average biological science student.
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Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 32nd out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were roughly 181 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Tidewater Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the biological science program make an average of $30,605 in their early career salary.
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