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General Biology at University of Puget Sound

If you are interested in studying General Biology, consider the program at University of Puget Sound. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Puget Sound is located in Tacoma, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 26 general biology degrees were granted at University of Puget Sound.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Puget Sound

University of Puget Sound delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

General Biology Rankings at University of Puget Sound

Rankings can help you compare University of Puget Sound’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#11 of 23
Best Value	Washington	#23 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#86 of 189
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#177 of 187
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#438 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#1203 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Puget Sound

Graduates of University of Puget Sound’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$25,376
2 years	$28,598
3 years	$37,462
4 years	$48,359
5 years	$57,877

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from University of Puget Sound earn a median of $48,359, compared with $61,512 for all University of Puget Sound graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from University of Puget Sound stands at $24,654.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for General Biology graduates at University of Puget Sound, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at University of Puget Sound are 81% women (21) and 19% men (5).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Puget Sound

Of the 26 bachelor’s general biology graduates at University of Puget Sound, 81% were women (21) and 19% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 23% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Puget Sound, below 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 University of Puget Sound

The General Biology program at University of Puget Sound includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	26

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at University of Puget Sound work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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.