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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Washington

461 Biochemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Biochemistry & Biophysics major is the 40th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Washington

Biochemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 442
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a biochemistry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biochemistry majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 30.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 42.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.8%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 10,390 people employed in jobs related to a biochemistry degree, compared to 323,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a biochemistry grad in the state is $85,200, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

288 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,017. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,300.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,070. 87% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. An average student at Gonzaga will pay a net price of $34,451.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,130 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. 50% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Whitman College

Walla Walla
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,360 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 90%. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

#10

Bellevue College

Bellevue
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,286 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,343. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 34% of the teachers are full time.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in WA

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 19% $78,680
Biological Science Professors 19% $68,110
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $141,360
Biochemists and Biophysicists 14% $67,730
Biological Scientists 11% $79,590
Microbiologists 8% $71,880

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biochemistry.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
General Biology 1,675
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 389
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 305
Ecology & Systematics Biology 213
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 149
Microbiology Science & Immunology 123
Zoology 59
Genetics 34

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