Washington · Science

Best colleges for Science in Washington

Ranked by graduates a year

University of Washington-Bothell Campus, University of Puget Sound and Central Washington University award the most Science degrees and certificates in Washington: 17, 6 and 1 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 3 Washington colleges offer Science and award 24 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Science, Technology and Society program explores the intricate relationships between scientific advancements, technological innovations, and societal impacts. This interdisciplinary field is designed for students who are interested in…

Institutions
3
offering CIP 30.15
States offered
26
with a program page
Degrees / yr
24
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$35,057
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
62%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Natural Sciences Managers
$200,200
BLS OEWS May 2025

3 institutions offering Science 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
1University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell Public
—1765%——
2University of Puget Sound
Tacoma Private not-for-profit
—668%$35,057—
3Central Washington University
Ellensburg Public
—154%——

Colleges awarding the most Science degrees in Washington

Top 3 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)
1University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell Public
17Not reported
2University of Puget Sound
Tacoma Private not-for-profit
6Not reported
3Central Washington University
Ellensburg Public
1Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.7%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~8,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$161,180
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

ScienceActive ListeningMonitoringCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionWriting

What Natural Sciences Managers earn in Washington

Jobs in Washington
2,490
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$200,200
median $182,480
Best-paying metro
$214,620
Kennewick-Richland, WA

Related careers

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Science programs in Washington.

Which Washington colleges award the most Science degrees?+

University of Washington-Bothell Campus (17 graduates a year), University of Puget Sound (6 graduates a year) and Central Washington University (1 graduate a year) award the most Science degrees and certificates in Washington, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 3 Washington colleges offer Science.

How much do Natural Sciences Managers earn in Washington?+

The average annual wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Washington is $200,200 (median $182,480), across about 2,490 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Science program?+

The Science, Technology and Society program explores the intricate relationships between scientific advancements, technological innovations, and societal impacts. This interdisciplinary field is designed for students who are interested in…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

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

What is the job outlook for Natural Sciences Managers?+

The national job outlook is about +3.7% growth with around 8,500 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).

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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