Biology & Physical Sciences Major Guide: Overview and RoEDU™ Opportunities 2025

The Biology & Physical Sciences major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.

Within Sciences, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.

Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.

As part of Sciences, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.

Career Opportunities & Salaries

Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections

OccupationMedian WageTotal JobsGrowth RateEducation
Natural Sciences Managers
SOC: 11-9121
Occupation: Natural Sciences Managers
$161,180
100,870
N/A
N/A
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
SOC: 25-1199
Occupation: Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
$78,490
151,530
N/A
N/A
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
SOC: 25-2031
Occupation: Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
$64,580
1,072,540
N/A
N/A

Colleges offering Biology & Physical Sciences

Rutgers University-Newark

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$18k

Earnings

$65k

Northwestern University

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$24k

Earnings

$84k

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$20k

Earnings

$65k

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$23k

Earnings

$65k

Rutgers University-Camden

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$19k

Earnings

$65k