Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Willamette University
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Willamette University is in Salem, OR.
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Studying Online at Willamette University
Willamette University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Willamette University
Use these rankings to compare Willamette University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #9 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #14 of 18 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #151 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #185 of 196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #985 of 1,303 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1113 of 1,326 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Willamette University
Students who complete Willamette University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,357 |
| 2 years | $28,055 |
| 3 years | $36,208 |
| 4 years | $53,079 |
| 5 years | $48,470 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Willamette University earn a median of $53,079, compared with $72,717 for all Willamette University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Willamette University is $24,870.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Willamette University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
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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