Best Schools for Biological and Physical Sciences in 2026
26 schools ranked by DegreeWorth Score · Updated 2026
These are the top schools offering Biological and Physical Sciences, ranked by DegreeWorth Score. The score combines graduate earnings, AI automation resilience, job market demand, and return on tuition investment. The average Biological and Physical Sciences graduate earns $36,628/yr across 26 schools.
Programs Ranked
26
Avg Earnings
$36,628/yr
Avg DW Score
52/100
AI Risk
Moderate
39% task exposure
All Biological and Physical Sciences Programs Ranked
Click any row for full AI scenario analysis, earnings projections, and career path breakdown.
| # | Program | DW Score | Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
Thomas Edison State University · Trenton, NJ |
77
75–78 |
$69,480/yr | Moderate | 26.3x |
| 2 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
CUNY Hunter College · New York, NY |
63
59–66 |
$36,362/yr | Moderate | 23.2x |
| 3 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
Washington State University · Pullman, WA |
63
61–65 |
$46,288/yr | Moderate | 12.3x |
| 4 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
University of Houston-Downtown · Houston, TX |
61
58–64 |
$35,952/yr | Moderate | 18.7x |
| 5 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
University of Alaska Anchorage · Anchorage, AK |
58
55–61 |
$32,699/yr | Moderate | 18.4x |
| 6 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
Indiana University-Kokomo · Kokomo, IN |
64
63–62 |
$41,561/yr | Moderate | 11.7x |
| 7 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
Portland State University · Portland, OR |
58
55–62 |
$37,419/yr | Moderate | 13.6x |
| 8 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
University of Notre Dame · Notre Dame, IN |
59
58–59 |
$75,418/yr | Moderate | 2.4x |
| 9 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
University of Oregon · Eugene, OR |
55
51–59 |
$38,285/yr | Moderate | 10.6x |
| 10 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
Grand Valley State University · Allendale, MI |
57
58–57 |
$44,525/yr | Moderate | 7.0x |
| 11 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
Middle Tennessee State University · Murfreesboro, TN |
54
49–58 |
$31,125/yr | Moderate | 14.7x |
| 12 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus · Indiana, PA |
49
41–57 |
$25,311/yr | Moderate | 14.9x |
| 13 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg · Greensburg, PA |
51
47–55 |
$34,380/yr | Moderate | 10.0x |
| 14 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown · Johnstown, PA |
51
47–55 |
$34,380/yr | Moderate | 10.0x |
| 15 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
New College of Florida · Sarasota, FL |
56
56–55 |
$32,858/yr | Moderate | 10.9x |
| 16 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
University of Georgia · Athens, GA |
48
41–56 |
$25,508/yr | Moderate | 13.9x |
| 17 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, VA |
51
49–53 |
$36,709/yr | Moderate | 7.7x |
| 18 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
The Evergreen State College · Olympia, WA |
49
46–52 |
$27,555/yr | Moderate | 11.6x |
| 19 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus · Pittsburgh, PA |
47
44–50 |
$34,380/yr | Moderate | 6.5x |
| 20 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
Shawnee State University · Portsmouth, OH |
49
49–48 |
$31,151/yr | Moderate | 7.1x |
| 21 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
The University of Montana · Missoula, MT |
45
46–45 |
$25,950/yr | Moderate | 7.0x |
| 22 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
Bard College · Annandale-On-Hudson, NY |
43
41–45 |
$39,296/yr | Moderate | 0.5x |
| 23 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
Whitworth University · Spokane, WA |
41
39–43 |
$34,703/yr | Moderate | 1.8x |
| 24 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus · Teaneck, NJ |
39
35–42 |
$28,446/yr | Moderate | 2.9x |
| 25 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
Fordham University · Bronx, NY |
37
33–40 |
$29,958/yr | Moderate | 1.7x |
| 26 |
Biological and Physical Sciences
Georgetown University · Washington, DC |
33
29–40 |
$22,631/yr | Moderate | 2.0x |
Methodology
Programs are ranked by DegreeWorth Score, which combines four equally weighted factors: graduate earnings (Year 1 after graduation), AI automation resilience (based on OpenAI and academic research), job market size (BLS annual openings), and earnings-to-tuition multiple (10-year projected earnings vs. 4-year tuition).
Earnings data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, which reports actual median earnings of graduates — not self-reported surveys.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school for Biological and Physical Sciences?
Based on our DegreeWorth Score, Thomas Edison State University ranks #1 for Biological and Physical Sciences with a score of 77/100 and graduate earnings of $69,480/yr.
How much do Biological and Physical Sciences graduates earn?
Across 26 schools, Biological and Physical Sciences graduates earn an average of $36,628/yr in their first year. The highest-earning program reports $75,418/yr.
Is Biological and Physical Sciences a good major for AI resistance?
Biological and Physical Sciences has an average AI task exposure of 39%, rated "Moderate". This field has moderate AI exposure — some career paths are more resilient than others.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Last updated 2025.