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Best Schools for Natural Sciences in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall natural sciences education in the Southeast Region.
Top Schools in Natural Sciences
Our analysis ranked Virginia Commonwealth University the best school in the country for a degree in natural sciences. Set in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent data year. Natural Sciences graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $57,000 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,813.
Read more about the natural sciences program at Virginia Commonwealth University
American Public University System is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in natural sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large private for-profit university is located in the town of Charles Town. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. About 28 natural sciences degrees were awarded at American Public University System in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, natural sciences degree recipients from American Public University System generally make around $57,404. Students borrow a median of $23,438 to complete this degree.
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Christian Brothers University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best natural sciences schools. Located in the city of Memphis, Christian Brothers University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at Christian Brothers University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, natural sciences degree recipients from Christian Brothers University generally make around $33,145. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Bossier Parish Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in natural sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bossier City. Bossier Parish Community College awarded about 34 natural sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, natural sciences degree recipients from Bossier Parish Community College generally make around $25,713. Typical student debt for the program is $21,610.
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Students looking for a strong natural sciences program will find one at National Park Community College, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Hot Springs, National Park Community College is a mid-sized public institution. National Park Community College awarded about 16 natural sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their natural sciences degree from National Park Community College earn around $42,458 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,162 to complete this degree.
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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 · 17 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.
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