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General Biology at Seattle University

If you are interested in studying General Biology, take a look at what Seattle University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Seattle University sits in Seattle, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 32 general biology graduations were recorded at Seattle University.

Online & Distance Learning at Seattle University

Distance learning is available at Seattle University. Of 7,189 students, 564 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 915 (13%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Seattle University

Rankings can help you compare Seattle University’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#10 of 23
Best Value	Washington	#20 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#78 of 189
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#169 of 187
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#387 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#1168 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Seattle University

Graduates of Seattle University’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,238
2 years	$29,685
3 years	$38,796
4 years	$52,518
5 years	$62,523

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Seattle University earn a median of $52,518, compared with $82,033 for all Seattle University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Seattle University stands at $22,417.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of General Biology graduates at Seattle University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Seattle University are 78% women (25) and 22% men (7).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Seattle University

Of the 32 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Seattle University, 78% were women (25) and 22% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Seattle University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	7
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 44% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Seattle University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Seattle University

The General Biology program at Seattle University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	32

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at Seattle University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Life Scientists, All Other	$97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.