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General Biology Schools in Washington

96 students earned Biology degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Biology is the 38th most popular major in the state out of a total 200 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 83
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.5%
  • White: 60.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Washington

24,500 people in the state and 1,333,410 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biology.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Washington

Biology grads earn an average of $85,990 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Washington that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Heritage University

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
999 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 21%. This private school has an average net price of $6,850.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 81% of the teachers are full time.

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

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. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at CWU.

#7

Walla Walla University

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,130 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

General Biology Careers in WA

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 19% $78,680
Biological Science Professors 19% $68,110
High School Teachers 19% $68,740
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $141,360
Biological Scientists 11% $79,590
Life Scientists 5% $86,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Ecology & Systematics Biology 79
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 33
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 32
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 24
Botany/Plant Biology 22
Biochemistry & Biophysics 17
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 14
Genetics 14

View all majors related to General Biology

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