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Major Overview for Biological and Physical Sciences

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 highest percentage of Biological and Physical Sciences among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage 		SelectivityTuition
 Palmer College of Chiropractic
Davenport, IA		 90
(100.0%)		 $6,915 
 Salus University
Elkins Park, PA		 192
(100.0%)		 - 
Bethany College
Lindsborg, KS		 15
(15.3%)		Moderately Selective$18,124 
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York
York, PA		 11
(12.4%)		Less Selective$17,450 
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise, VA		 33
(11.0%)		Less Selective$18,313 
 American International College
Springfield, MA		 20
(8.0%)		Less Selective$24,100 
Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY		 27
(7.8%)		Most Selective$38,374 
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA		 13
(6.7%)		Less Selective$18,370 
Lawrence University
Appleton, WI		 19
(6.4%)		Moderately Selective$33,264 
Thomas Edison State College
Trenton, NJ		 103
(5.4%)		Open Admissions$6,520 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.


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