Marine Biology at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Marine Biology, consider the program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is in Seattle, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 59 marine biology degrees were awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.
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Online Class Availability at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Among 56,997 students, 1,656 (3%) studied exclusively online and 8,704 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Marine Biology graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Marine Biology graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are 78% women (46) and 22% men (13).
Marine Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Of the 59 bachelor’s marine biology degrees awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 78% were women (46) and 22% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 36% of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, higher than the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Marine Biology Graduates
Graduates of the Marine Biology program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Marine Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $55,554 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
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
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