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2026 Best Natural Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

5 Colleges in the United States
226 Natural Sciences Degrees Awarded
$41,260 Avg Early-Career Salary

Natural Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 29 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for natural sciences students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Natural Sciences 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 natural sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Natural Sciences

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in natural sciences. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 51 natural sciences degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Students who receive their natural sciences degree from New York University earn around $64,516 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,897. Read more about the natural sciences program at New York University

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Students looking for a strong natural sciences program will find one at Hofstra University, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. Hofstra University awarded about 13 natural sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the natural sciences program make about $55,705 in their early career. Hofstra University graduates carry a median of $24,848 in student loans. Get the full natural sciences details for Hofstra University

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Students looking for a strong natural sciences program will find one at Temple University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 22 natural sciences degrees were awarded at Temple University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, natural sciences degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $45,910. Temple University graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in natural sciences from Temple University

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Daemen College
Amherst, NY

Daemen College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in natural sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Amherst, Daemen College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. Daemen College awarded about 98 natural sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, natural sciences degree recipients from Daemen College generally make around $6,394. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full natural sciences program report for Daemen College

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Felician College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in natural sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Felician College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lodi. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. About 17 natural sciences degrees were awarded at Felician College in the most recent year. Graduates of the natural sciences program make about $56,976 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $28,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the natural sciences program at Felician College

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Erie Community College earned the #6 position for natural sciences this year. Set in the city of Buffalo, Erie Community College is a large public institution. Erie Community College awarded about 10 natural sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their natural sciences degree from Erie Community College earn around $37,069 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,580 to complete this degree. Get the full natural sciences details for Erie Community College

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Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology landed the #7 spot for natural sciences this year. Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Harrisburg. Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology graduates 34% of students within six years. Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology awarded about 15 natural sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their natural sciences degree from Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology earn around $22,252 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in natural sciences from Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology

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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 · 29 schools evaluated.

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