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2026 Best Natural Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

1 Colleges in the United States
37 Natural Sciences Degrees Awarded
$34,081 Avg Early-Career Salary

Natural Sciences is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best natural sciences schools.

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Best Schools for Natural Sciences in Pennsylvania

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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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Leading the list is Temple University, our #1 school for natural sciences. This very large public university is located in the city of Philadelphia. 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. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. Get the full natural sciences details for Temple University

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Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in natural sciences, landing the #2 spot 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. About 15 natural sciences degrees were awarded at Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology in the most recent 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. Get the full natural sciences details for 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 · 9 schools evaluated.

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