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Biological Sciences in Washington

Biological Sciences Schools in Washington

1,373 students earned Biological Sciences degrees in Washington in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Biological Sciences is the 7th most popular major out of a total 851 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biological Sciences Majors in Washington

Biological Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,077
Associate Degree 247
Master’s Degree 33
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological sciences majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.1%
  • White: 52.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for Biological Sciences Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 18,930 people employed in jobs related to a biological sciences degree, compared to 1,213,090 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological Sciences Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a biological sciences grad in the state is $85,990, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 88% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Wazzu will pay a net price of $15,484.

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182 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. A typical student attending UW Seattle will pay a net price of $13,404. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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139 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,676. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

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124 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. A typical student attending UW Bothell will pay a net price of $10,495. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate.

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94 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,331.

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Clark College

Vancouver
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,665 Total Students

A typical student attending Clark College will pay a net price of $7,091. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,373. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,329 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $7,974.

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,907 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at PLU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

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Biological Sciences Careers in WA

Some of the careers biological sciences majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $68,110
High School Teachers 19% $68,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
General Biomedical Sciences 157

View all majors related to Biological Sciences

View Nationwide Biological Sciences Report

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