2026 Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in Maryland

Biological & Physical Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for biological & physical science students.

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• Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in Maryland

Best Schools for Biological & Physical Science in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall biological & physical science education in Maryland.

Top Schools in Biological & Physical Science

1

University Of Maryland College Park
College Park, MD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

21 Biological & Physical Science Degrees Awarded

$57,901 Median Starting Salary

University Of Maryland College Park tops our 2026 ranking of the best biological & physical science schools. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 21 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $57,901. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete this degree. See the full biological & physical science program report for University Of Maryland College Park

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The Community College Of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

40 Biological & Physical Science Degrees Awarded

$52,440 Median Starting Salary

The Community College Of Baltimore County is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biological & physical science, landing the #2 spot this year. The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore. There were roughly 40 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at The Community College Of Baltimore County in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & physical science degree from The Community College Of Baltimore County earn around $52,440 in the first couple years of their career. The Community College Of Baltimore County graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in biological & physical science from The Community College Of Baltimore County

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.