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General Biology at Washington State University

If you plan to study General Biology, take a look at what Washington State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Washington State University is in Pullman, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 245 general biology degrees were granted at Washington State University.

Studying Online at Washington State University

Online coursework is an option at Washington State University. Among 25,685 students, 3,979 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,428 (13%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Washington State University

Rankings can help you compare Washington State University’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#5 of 23
Best Value	Washington	#13 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#52 of 189
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#121 of 187
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#263 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#371 of 1,237

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#5 of 23
Best Value	Washington	#13 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#52 of 189
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#121 of 187
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#263 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#371 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Washington State University

Those who finish Washington State University’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,289
2 years	$30,277
3 years	$35,552
4 years	$43,627
5 years	$63,464

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Washington State University earn a median of $43,627, compared with $70,460 for all Washington State University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from Washington State University comes in at $21,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at Washington State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Washington State University are 69% women (168) and 31% men (77).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Washington State University

Of the 236 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Washington State University, 69% were women (163) and 31% were men (73).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	138
Hispanic / Latino	39
Black / African American	6
Asian	28
American Indian / Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	13
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington State University, below the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Washington State University

Among the 3 master’s general biology graduates at Washington State University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Washington State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Unknown	1

General Biology Doctoral Program at Washington State University

Among the 6 doctoral general biology degrees awarded at Washington State University, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Washington State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
International (Nonresident)	1

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

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Washington State University

This General Biology program at Washington State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	245

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Washington State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Biology 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
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Life Scientists, All Other	$97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117

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.