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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 3,487 students earned their Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in WA.

A Biological & Biomedical Sciences major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,778
Associate Degree 344
Master’s Degree 210
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 137
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 137
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 137
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 8
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 18.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
  • White: 52.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Washington

There are 101,170 people in the state and 2,967,610 people in the nation working in biological and biomedical sciences jobs.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a biological and biomedical sciences grad in the state is $90,110, compared to a typical salary of $92,600 nationwide.

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

1,169 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UW Seattle. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. 81% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

236 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $12,335. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

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

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

A typical student attending UW Bothell will pay a net price of $11,562. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average.

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at CWU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. 84% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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

An average student at Seattle U will pay a net price of $35,109. 98% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

#10

Clark College

Vancouver
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,665 Total Students

40% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,918. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in WA

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 63% $128,200
Computer Workers 53% $87,760
Computer and Information Research Scientists 48% $138,110
Health Specialties Professors 38% $140,010
Exercise Physiologists 35% $47,710
Statisticians 33% $98,070
Medical Scientists 19% $78,680
Biological Science Professors 19% $68,110
High School Teachers 19% $68,740
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $141,360
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 18% $70,250
Biochemists and Biophysicists 14% $67,730
Epidemiologists 12% $87,790
Biological Scientists 11% $79,590
Microbiologists 8% $71,880
Life Scientists 5% $86,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Computer & Information Sciences 5,454
Engineering 3,545
Physical Sciences 1,936
Engineering Technologies 1,051
Mathematics & Statistics 906
Natural Resources & Conservation 835
Agriculture 650
Architecture/Urban Planning 349

View all majors related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

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