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Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

If you plan to study Biochemistry & Biophysics, consider the program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is in Seattle, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 277 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Online Class Availability at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Many students take online classes at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Of 56,997 students, 1,656 (3%) studied exclusively online and 8,704 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Rankings can help you compare University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program against other schools offering the same major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#1 of 6
Best Value	Washington	#2 of 6
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#17 of 48
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#18 of 48
Best Value	Nationwide	#28 of 288
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#69 of 293

Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Graduates of University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,824
2 years	$31,660
3 years	$37,280
4 years	$50,391
5 years	$72,792

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus report median earnings of $50,391, compared with $90,738 for all University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus is $14,814.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are 57% women (158) and 43% men (119).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Of the 270 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 58% were women (157) and 42% were men (113).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	83
Hispanic / Latino	13
Black / African American	6
Asian	117
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	15
International (Nonresident)	29
Unknown	6

Minority students account for 56% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, above the national average of 43%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Master’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Of the 3 master’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics master’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 33% of Biochemistry & Biophysics master’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, below the national average of 37%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Among the 4 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1

Minority students account for 50% of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, higher than the national average of 31%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biochemistry & Biophysics Concentrations at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

This Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry	277

Best-Paid Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Graduates of the Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Biochemists and Biophysicists	$107,979
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Biological Scientists, All Other	$79,550

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.