Best colleges for Biochemistry in Washington
Ranked by graduate earnings
Washington State University, Western Washington University and University of Washington-Seattle Campus are the top bachelor's Biochemistry programs in Washington by graduate earnings. Washington State University leads with median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary) of $46,514, College Scorecard. University of Washington-Seattle Campus, Washington State University and Western Washington University award the most Biochemistry degrees in Washington: 295, 48 and 39 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 11 Washington colleges offer Biochemistry and award 448 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Biochemistry program, officially titled Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, focuses on the chemical processes that occur within living organisms. This interdisciplinary field combines principles from both chemistry and…
Top 3 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington State University Pullman Public · Bachelor's degree | $46,514 | 48 | 60% | — | $22,500 |
| 2 | Western Washington University Bellingham Public · Bachelor's degree | $42,025 | 39 | 65% | — | $20,942 |
| 3 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle Public · Bachelor's degree | $38,985 | 295 | 85% | — | $14,814 |
Colleges awarding the most Biochemistry degrees in Washington
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle Public | 295 | $38,985* |
| 2 | Washington State University Pullman Public | 48 | $46,514 |
| 3 | Western Washington University Bellingham Public | 39 | $42,025 |
| 4 | Whitman College Walla Walla Private not-for-profit | 17 | Not reported |
| 5 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell Public | 13 | $38,985* |
| 6 | Seattle University Seattle Private not-for-profit | 12 | Not reported |
| 7 | Gonzaga University Spokane Private not-for-profit | 10 | Not reported |
| 8 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle Private not-for-profit | 7 | Not reported |
| 9 | Walla Walla University College Place Private not-for-profit | 4 | Not reported |
| 10 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma Private not-for-profit | 2 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 1 Washington colleges offering Biochemistry
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue College | Bellevue | Public | 1 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Biochemists and Biophysicists (SOC 19-1021).
Top skills
What Biochemists and Biophysicists earn in Washington
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Biochemistry programs in Washington.
Which Washington colleges award the most Biochemistry degrees?+
University of Washington-Seattle Campus (295 graduates a year), Washington State University (48 graduates a year) and Western Washington University (39 graduates a year) award the most Biochemistry degrees in Washington, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 11 Washington colleges offer Biochemistry.
What is the best college for Biochemistry in Washington?+
By graduate earnings, Washington State University leads among bachelor's Biochemistry programs in Washington, with median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary) of $46,514, College Scorecard. Western Washington University and University of Washington-Seattle Campus follow. By degrees awarded, University of Washington-Seattle Campus is the largest, with 295 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25).
Which Biochemistry program in Washington has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Washington State University tops the list at $46,514. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Biochemists and Biophysicists earn in Washington?+
The average annual wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Washington is $98,000 (median $98,840), across about 270 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Biochemistry program?+
The Biochemistry program, officially titled Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, focuses on the chemical processes that occur within living organisms. This interdisciplinary field combines principles from both chemistry and…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop science, reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Biochemists and Biophysicists?+
The national job outlook is about +5.8% growth with around 2,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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