Washington · Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences

Best colleges for Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences in Washington

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus, Western Washington University and Seattle University award the most Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences degrees in Washington: 201, 28 and 15 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 5 Washington colleges offer Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences and award 256 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences program focuses on the study of cells, their structures, functions, and the biological systems they comprise. This program is ideal for students interested in delving into the microscopic…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 26.04
States offered
44
with a program page
Degrees / yr
256
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$39,225
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
$31,900
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
71%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Biological Technicians
$60,770
BLS OEWS May 2025

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.

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
1University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle Public · Bachelor's degree
$42,07520185%—$14,781
2Western Washington University
Bellingham Public · Bachelor's degree
$39,2252865%—$19,500
3University of Puget Sound
Tacoma Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program
$35,822768%$35,057—

Colleges awarding the most Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences degrees in Washington

Top 5 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.

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)
1University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle Public
201$42,075
2Western Washington University
Bellingham Public
28$39,225
3Seattle University
Seattle Private not-for-profit
15Not reported
4University of Puget Sound
Tacoma Private not-for-profit
7$35,822
5Seattle Pacific University
Seattle Private not-for-profit
5Not reported

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
3,210
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$60,770
median $60,800
Best-paying metro
$65,260
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

Related careers

Biological Technicians
$60,770 avg · 3,210 jobs
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$114,060 avg · 2,620 jobs
Epidemiologists
$118,440 avg · 1,010 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences programs in Washington.

Which Washington colleges award the most Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences degrees?+

University of Washington-Seattle Campus (201 graduates a year), Western Washington University (28 graduates a year) and Seattle University (15 graduates a year) award the most Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences degrees in Washington, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 5 Washington colleges offer Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.

Which Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences program in Washington has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Washington-Seattle Campus tops the list at $42,075. Compare it against graduates a year, 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 $60,770 (median $60,800), across about 3,210 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences program?+

The Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences program focuses on the study of cells, their structures, functions, and the biological systems they comprise. This program is ideal for students interested in delving into the microscopic…

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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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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