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Biological & Physical Science Schools in Washington

242 Biological Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Biological & Physical Science is the 73rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biological & Physical Science Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 242

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 69.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Biological & Physical Science Grads in Washington

1,810 people in the state and 60,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biological science.

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Wages for Biological & Physical Science Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a biological science grad in the state is $153,600, compared to a typical salary of $139,680 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Washington that offer biological science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
2,281 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,736 after earning their degree at this institution.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Whitworth. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,492. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,620 a year. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 78% of the teachers are full time.

Biological & Physical Science Careers in WA

Some of the careers biological science majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $141,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Interdisciplinary Studies 256
Human Biology 214
Nutrition Science 193
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 167
Human Computer Interaction 103
Sustainability Science 91
International Studies 89
Behavioral Science 89

View all majors related to Biological & Physical Science

View Nationwide Biological & Physical Science Report

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