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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Biological and Physical Sciences

39 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

39 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 1–24 of 39 colleges

Dartmouth College
Hanover, New Hampshire
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.2%
Annual cost
$83,802/yr
Grad earnings
$97,434
SAT avg
1,533
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Dartmouth College
Hanover, New Hampshire
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.2%
Annual cost
$83,802/yr
Grad earnings
$97,434
SAT avg
1,533
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 28
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Rice University
Houston, Texas
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 7.9%
Annual cost
$74,110/yr
Grad earnings
$89,718
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 4 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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Rice University
Houston, Texas
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 7.9%
Annual cost
$74,110/yr
Grad earnings
$89,718
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 11 Fee $75
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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 32.7%
Annual cost
$41,118/yr
Grad earnings
$73,490
SAT avg
1,458
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 32.7%
Annual cost
$41,118/yr
Grad earnings
$73,490
SAT avg
1,458
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 32.7%
Annual cost
$41,118/yr
Grad earnings
$73,490
SAT avg
1,458
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 1 Fee $75
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Biological and Physical Sciences in USA?
39 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Biological and Physical Sciences in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Biological and Physical Sciences in USA?
Dartmouth College leads with median graduate earnings of $97,434 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
Which Biological and Physical Sciences colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Oklahoma State University-Main Campus. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Biological and Physical Sciences programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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