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2026 Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

13 Colleges in the United States
1,017 Biological & Physical Science Degrees Awarded
$40,386 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biological & Physical Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their biological & physical science programs.

College Factual analyzed 60 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best biological & physical science schools.

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Best Schools for Biological & Physical Science in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biological & physical science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Biological & Physical Science

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Our analysis ranked University Of Maryland College Park the best school in the country for a degree in biological & physical science. This very large public university is located in the suburb of College Park. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 21 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Biological & Physical Science graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $57,901 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biological & physical science from University Of Maryland College Park

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biological & physical science, ranking #2. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus awarded about 108 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the biological & physical science program at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

Cuny Hunter College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biological & physical science, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. About 57 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Cuny Hunter College in the most recent year. Graduates of the biological & physical science program make about $36,362 in their early career. Cuny Hunter College graduates carry a median of $10,348 in student loans. See the full biological & physical science program report for Cuny Hunter College

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Rutgers University New Brunswick is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biological & physical science, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 103 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & physical science program make about $96,037 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,120. Get the full biological & physical science details for Rutgers University New Brunswick

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best biological & physical science schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 37 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & physical science program make about $22,631 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,750. Get the full biological & physical science details for Georgetown University

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Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington came in at #6 for biological & physical science this year. Set in the suburb of Abington, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 20% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 18 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington in the most recent year. Get the full biological & physical science details for Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned the #7 position for biological & physical science this year. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 121 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $34,380. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. More information about a degree in biological & physical science from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Bard College placed #8 among the best biological & physical science schools. Located in the rural area of Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Bard College graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 82 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Bard College in the most recent data year. Biological & Physical Science graduates of Bard College earn a median of $39,296 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biological & physical science from Bard College

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Pennsylvania Western University placed #9 among the best biological & physical science schools. Pennsylvania Western University is a large public school located in the town of California. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. Pennsylvania Western University awarded about 13 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full biological & physical science details for Pennsylvania Western University

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Thomas Edison State College landed the #10 spot for biological & physical science this year. Located in the city of Trenton, Thomas Edison State College is a large public university. About 104 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Thomas Edison State College in the most recent year. Biological & Physical Science graduates of Thomas Edison State College earn a median of $69,480 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,531. Get the full biological & physical science details for Thomas Edison State College

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Pennsylvania State University Penn State Berks earned the #11 position for biological & physical science this year. Set in the suburb of Reading, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Berks is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 30% of students complete a degree within six years here. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Berks awarded about 10 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. See the full biological & physical science program report for Pennsylvania State University Penn State Berks

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Fordham University landed the #12 spot for biological & physical science this year. Set in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 29 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Fordham University in the most recent year. Students who receive their biological & physical science degree from Fordham University earn around $29,958 in the first couple years of their career. Fordham University graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. Get the full biological & physical science details for Fordham University

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Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus landed the #13 spot for biological & physical science this year. Located in the town of Indiana, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus generally make around $25,311. Students borrow a median of $26,419 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biological & physical science from Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus

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Touro College
New York, NY

Touro College earned the #14 position for biological & physical science this year. Touro College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Touro College graduates 76% of students within six years. Touro College awarded about 120 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from Touro College generally make around $15,051. Typical student debt for the program is $20,285. More information about a degree in biological & physical science from Touro College

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Sussex County Community College came in at #15 for biological & physical science this year. Set in the rural area of Newton, Sussex County Community College is a mid-sized public institution. About 48 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Sussex County Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from Sussex County Community College generally make around $27,179. Sussex County Community College graduates carry a median of $10,750 in student loans. More information about a degree in biological & physical science from Sussex County Community College

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Hudson County Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best biological & physical science schools. Set in the city of Jersey City, Hudson County Community College is a large public institution. Hudson County Community College awarded about 70 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & physical science program make about $19,269 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $6,128 to complete this degree. Read more about the biological & physical science program at Hudson County Community College

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Genesee Community College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best biological & physical science schools. Located in the town of Batavia, Genesee Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Genesee Community College awarded about 14 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from Genesee Community College generally make around $40,106. Typical student debt for the program is $15,991. Get the full biological & physical science details for Genesee Community College

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The Community College Of Baltimore County came in at #18 for biological & physical science this year. The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore. The Community College Of Baltimore County awarded about 40 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & physical science program make about $52,440 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biological & physical science from The Community College Of Baltimore County

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 60 schools evaluated.

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