Washington · Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Best colleges for Biological and Biomedical Sciences in Washington

Ranked by graduates a year

Seattle Pacific University and Whitman College award the most Biological and Biomedical Sciences degrees and certificates in Washington: 5 and 2 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 2 Washington colleges offer Biological and Biomedical Sciences and award 7 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Biological and Biomedical Sciences program focuses on the application of biological principles and engineering tools to develop practical solutions in various fields. This interdisciplinary program is ideal for students interested in…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 26.99
States offered
38
with a program page
Degrees / yr
7
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$28,508
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
72%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Biological Scientists, All Other
$114,060
BLS OEWS May 2025

2 institutions offering Biological and Biomedical Sciences in Washington

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Seattle Pacific University
Seattle Private not-for-profit
—562%$24,653—
2Whitman College
Walla Walla Private not-for-profit
—281%$28,508—

Colleges awarding the most Biological and Biomedical Sciences degrees in Washington

Top 2 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Seattle Pacific University
Seattle Private not-for-profit
5Not reported
2Whitman College
Walla Walla Private not-for-profit
2Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Biological Scientists, All Other (SOC 19-1029).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.2%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~4,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$93,330
typically Bachelor's degree

What Biological Scientists, All Other earn in Washington

Jobs in Washington
2,620
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$114,060
median $108,110
Best-paying metro
$119,950
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Related careers

Biological Scientists, All Other
$114,060 avg · 2,620 jobs
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$111,370 avg · 960 jobs
Life Scientists, All Other
$100,550 avg · 240 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Biological and Biomedical Sciences programs in Washington.

Which Washington colleges award the most Biological and Biomedical Sciences degrees?+

Seattle Pacific University (5 graduates a year) and Whitman College (2 graduates a year) award the most Biological and Biomedical Sciences degrees and certificates in Washington, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 2 Washington colleges offer Biological and Biomedical Sciences.

How much do Biological Scientists, All Other earn in Washington?+

The average annual wage for Biological Scientists, All Other in Washington is $114,060 (median $108,110), across about 2,620 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?+

The Biological and Biomedical Sciences program focuses on the application of biological principles and engineering tools to develop practical solutions in various fields. This interdisciplinary program is ideal for students interested in…

What is the job outlook for Biological Scientists, All Other?+

The national job outlook is about +1.2% growth with around 4,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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