Washington · Biology

Best Biology institutions in Washington, ranked by earnings

The Biology program, also known as Biology, General, is designed for students interested in the scientific study of life and living organisms. This broad natural science encompasses various fields, focusing on the structure, function,…

Institutions
34
offering CIP 26.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,444
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$36,401
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
14
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,510
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
52%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Biological Technicians
$56,250
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Seattle Public · Bachelor's degree
$38,71620385%$14,223
2University of Washington - Bothell Campus
Bothell Public · Bachelor's degree
$38,7169865%$14,223
3University of Washington - Tacoma Campus
Tacoma Public · Bachelor's degree
$38,71610263%$14,223
4Seattle University
Seattle Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$37,0633276%$31,900$22,417
5Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,7664369%$19,944$22,626
6Central Washington University
Ellensburg Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,4017354%$25,790
7Washington State University
Pullman Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,29024560%$21,500
8Western Washington University
Bellingham Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,8716365%$17,003
9Eastern Washington University
Cheney Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,79311243%$21,666
10Saint Martin's University
Lacey Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$32,0341452%$22,131$22,500

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.5%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~9,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$52,000
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingScienceActive ListeningActive LearningWriting

What Biological Technicians earn in Washington

Jobs in Washington
4,140
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$56,250
median $52,680
Best-paying metro
$63,140
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

Related careers

Biological Technicians
$56,250 avg · 4,140 jobs
Biological Scientists, All Other
$102,690 avg · 1,870 jobs
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$96,820 avg · 910 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Biology programs in Washington.

Which Biology program in Washington has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Washington - Seattle Campus tops the list at $38,716. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Biological Technicians earn in Washington?+

The average annual wage for Biological Technicians in Washington is $56,250 (median $52,680), across about 4,140 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Biology program?+

The Biology program, also known as Biology, General, is designed for students interested in the scientific study of life and living organisms. This broad natural science encompasses various fields, focusing on the structure, function,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, science, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Biological Technicians?+

The national job outlook is about +3.5% growth with around 9,100 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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