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Biochemistry & Biophysics in Washington

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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 17 students earned their Biochemistry degrees in WA.

In this state, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 99th most popular major out of a total 200 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Washington

Biochemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biochemistry majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
  • White: 70.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Washington

There are 10,390 people in the state and 323,520 people in the nation working in biochemistry jobs.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in Washington

Biochemistry grads earn an average of $85,200 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Washington that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,300.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,968 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in WA

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 19% $78,680
Biological Science Professors 19% $68,110
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $141,360
Biochemists and Biophysicists 14% $67,730
Biological Scientists 11% $79,590
Microbiologists 8% $71,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
General Biology 96
Ecology & Systematics Biology 79
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 33
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 32
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 24
Botany/Plant Biology 22
Genetics 14
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 14

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View Nationwide Biochemistry & Biophysics Report

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