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2026 Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in Virginia

10 Colleges in the United States
981 Biological & Physical Science Degrees Awarded
$37,293 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biological & Physical Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their biological & physical science programs.

College Factual analyzed 24 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best biological & physical science schools.

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Best Schools for Biological & Physical Science in Virginia

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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University Of Virginia Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biological & physical science. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 39 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & physical science program make about $69,126 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,627. See the full biological & physical science program report for University Of Virginia Main Campus

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Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best biological & physical science schools. Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public school located in the city of Richmond. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 72 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from Virginia Commonwealth University generally make around $36,709. Students borrow a median of $26,975 to complete this degree. Get the full biological & physical science details for Virginia Commonwealth University

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The University Of Virginias College At Wise is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biological & physical science, ranking #3. The University Of Virginias College At Wise is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Wise. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Virginias College At Wise in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & physical science degree from The University Of Virginias College At Wise earn around $43,988 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,714. Read more about the biological & physical science program at The University Of Virginias College At Wise

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A rank of #4 makes Lord Fairfax Community College one of the top schools for biological & physical science. Located in the rural area of Middletown, Lord Fairfax Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Lord Fairfax Community College awarded about 124 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from Lord Fairfax Community College generally make around $37,850. Typical student debt for the program is $8,400. Read more about the biological & physical science program at Lord Fairfax Community College

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Virginia Wesleyan College
Virginia Beach, VA

Students looking for a strong biological & physical science program will find one at Virginia Wesleyan College, which ranked #5. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Virginia Beach. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. Virginia Wesleyan College awarded about 10 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & physical science degree from Virginia Wesleyan College earn around $45,517 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,925. Get the full biological & physical science details for Virginia Wesleyan College

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Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave placed #6 among the best biological & physical science schools. Located in the rural area of Weyers Cave, Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 49 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave in the most recent data year. Biological & Physical Science graduates of Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave earn a median of $40,020 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,650. Read more about the biological & physical science program at Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave

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Virginia Western Community College landed the #7 spot for biological & physical science this year. Set in the city of Roanoke, Virginia Western Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Virginia Western Community College awarded about 62 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Biological & Physical Science graduates of Virginia Western Community College earn a median of $27,786 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,334. Get the full biological & physical science details for Virginia Western Community College

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Northern Virginia Community College earned the #8 position for biological & physical science this year. Set in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public institution. Northern Virginia Community College awarded about 182 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & physical science degree from Northern Virginia Community College earn around $21,923 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,500 to complete this degree. Get the full biological & physical science details for Northern Virginia Community College

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Tidewater Community College landed the #9 spot for biological & physical science this year. Located in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a very large public university. Tidewater Community College awarded about 116 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & physical science degree from Tidewater Community College earn around $30,605 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,787 to complete this degree. Get the full biological & physical science details for Tidewater Community College

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John Tyler Community College came in at #10 for biological & physical science this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Chester. John Tyler Community College awarded about 47 biological & physical science degrees in the most recent data year. Biological & Physical Science graduates of John Tyler Community College earn a median of $36,623 early in their careers. John Tyler Community College graduates carry a median of $11,262 in student loans. Get the full biological & physical science details for John Tyler Community College

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J Sargeant Reynolds Community College earned the #11 position for biological & physical science this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Richmond. About 161 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their biological & physical science degree from J Sargeant Reynolds Community College earn around $23,059 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,948 to complete this degree. Read more about the biological & physical science program at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

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Piedmont Virginia Community College placed #12 among the best biological & physical science schools. Piedmont Virginia Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. About 15 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Piedmont Virginia Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from Piedmont Virginia Community College generally make around $46,129. Students borrow a median of $12,495 to complete this degree. Get the full biological & physical science details for Piedmont Virginia Community College

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Thomas Nelson Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best biological & physical science schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Hampton. There were roughly 89 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Nelson Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from Thomas Nelson Community College generally make around $25,468. Thomas Nelson Community College graduates carry a median of $10,400 in student loans. More information about a degree in biological & physical science from Thomas Nelson Community College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 24 schools evaluated.

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