2023 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Washington
Finding the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences School for You
In 2020-2021, biological and biomedical sciences students earned 3,479 degrees and certificates from a Washington school, making the subject the 8th in the state.
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The Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Washington ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Washington to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Washington
The following schools top our list of the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges.
Top 10 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools
Our analysis found University of Washington - Tacoma Campus to be the best school for biological and biomedical sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Washington. UW Tacoma is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Tacoma.
After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from UW Tacoma carry an average student debtload of $16,850. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $321.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Washington - Bothell Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Washington list. UW Bothell is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Bothell.
On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from UW Bothell take out $14,943 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $314.
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Out of the 16 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Gonzaga University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Spokane, Gonzaga is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Gonzaga take out $25,790 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $742.
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Out of the 16 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from UW Seattle take out $15,573 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $357.
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Out of the 16 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Seattle University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Seattle, Seattle U is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Seattle U carry an average student debtload of $25,036.
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Washington State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. Wazzu is a very large public school located in the town of Pullman.
After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Wazzu carry an average student debtload of $21,474. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $238.
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Pacific Lutheran University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Washington list. Located in the suburb of Tacoma, PLU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from PLU take out $24,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
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University of Puget Sound did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #8 on the list. Puget Sound is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tacoma.
After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Puget Sound carry an average student debtload of $24,654.
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Eastern Washington University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the town of Cheney, EWU is a public college with a large student population.
On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from EWU take out $24,035 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $130, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Central Washington University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best biological and biomedical sciences programs. Located in the distant town of Ellensburg, CWU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from CWU take out $24,500 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $205.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 23,421 |
| Oregon | 1,766 |
| Hawaii | 496 |
| Nevada | 828 |
| Alaska | 113 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 107,165 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 14,535 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11,615 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 8,813 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7,247 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 6,206 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 4,566 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 4,420 |
| Biotechnology | 3,911 |
| Zoology | 2,984 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 2,957 |
| Genetics | 1,543 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 1,042 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 691 |
| Molecular Medicine | 83 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Kelly White.
More about our data sources and methodologies.