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Biology in Washington

Biology Schools in Washington

In 2022-2023, 1,492 students earned their Biology degrees in WA.

As a degree choice, Biology is the 38th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 66
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

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: 17.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 51.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 11.7%
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Jobs for 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 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
42% Graduation Rate
999 Total Students

An average student at Heritage University will pay a net price of $7,564. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 38% of the teachers are full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,484. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,676. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. 68% of the teachers are full time.

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

This public school has an average net price of $18,373. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

80% of the teachers are full time. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at CWU. This public school has an average net price of $16,768.

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Walla Walla University

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,376. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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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
High School Teachers 19% $68,740

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

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