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Major Overview for Biological and Physical Sciences

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Overview for Biological and Physical Sciences

A program that is either a general synthesis of one or more of the biological and physical sciences, or a specialization which draws from the biological and physical sciences.

Careers for Biological and Physical Sciences Majors

A major in Biological and Physical Sciences is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Biological and Physical Sciences

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Biological and Physical Sciences among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
172
(1.8%)
Moderately Selective$21,752
Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Elkins Park, PA
137
(100.0%)
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Portland State University
Portland, OR
131
(4.2%)
Minimally Selective$7,614
Thomas Edison State College
Trenton, NJ
109
(6.3%)
Open Admissions$6,003
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
85
(2.3%)
Minimally Selective$15,072
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
71
(1.5%)
Minimally Selective$15,568
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Davenport, IA
62
(100.0%)
$7,533
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
57
(1.7%)
Moderately Selective$15,004
University of Pittsburgh-Main Campus
Pittsburgh, PA
51
(1.4%)
Moderately Selective$22,176
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
48
(1.5%)
Moderately Selective$16,598
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.