Find Affordable College Courses

What Do You Want to Study?

General Biology at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

General Biology at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

If you plan to study General Biology, take a look at what University of Washington-Tacoma Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus sits in Tacoma, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 102 general biology graduations were recorded at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus.

Studying Online at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Online coursework is an option at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus. Of 4,965 students, 176 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,369 (28%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Washington-Tacoma Campus’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #1 of 23
Best Value Washington #1 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #8 of 189
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #29 of 1,249
Best Value Far Western (Region) #67 of 187
Best Value Nationwide #75 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Those who finish University of Washington-Tacoma Campus’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,362
2 years $31,859
3 years $40,581
4 years $53,261
5 years $69,087

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from University of Washington-Tacoma Campus report median earnings of $53,261, compared with $87,457 for all University of Washington-Tacoma Campus graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from University of Washington-Tacoma Campus stands at $14,223.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of General Biology graduates at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus are 77% women (79) and 23% men (23).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Of the 102 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, 77% were women (79) and 23% were men (23).

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 27
Hispanic / Latino 11
Black / African American 10
Asian 30
American Indian / Alaska Native 2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2
Two or More Races 14
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 68% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, above 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 Washington-Tacoma Campus

This General Biology program at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Biomedical Sciences 102

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus pursue many career paths. 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.